What origin is the name Stafford?

Stafford comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Stafford a popular name?

Stafford is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Stafford?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Stafford — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Stafford

Q: Is Stafford a rare name?

Yes. Stafford does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Stafford

Stafford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Stafford is an english boy's name meaning "A traditional English name meaning 'from the landing ford.' It historically refers to a river crossing marked by a landing place.".

With english roots, Stafford is a boy name that means "A traditional English name meaning 'from the landing ford.' It historically refers to a river crossing marked by a landing place.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A traditional English name meaning 'from the landing ford.' It historically refers to a river crossing marked by a landing place.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Stafford

Very rare in US records

What does Stafford mean?

Stafford is a boy name of english origin meaning "A traditional English name meaning 'from the landing ford.' It historically refers to a river crossing marked by a landing place.".