What origin is the name Walford?

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

Is Walford a popular name?

Walford 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 Walford?

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

Walford

Q: Is Walford a rare name?

Yes. Walford 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 Walford

Walford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Walford is an english boy's name meaning "Derived from English roots, this name means 'from the Welshman's ford.' It refers to a shallow river crossing associated with Welsh travelers.".

With english roots, Walford is a boy name that means "Derived from English roots, this name means 'from the Welshman's ford.' It refers to a shallow river crossing associated with Welsh travelers.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from English roots, this name means 'from the Welshman's ford.' It refers to a shallow river crossing associated with Welsh travelers.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Walford

Very rare in US records

What does Walford mean?

Walford is a boy name of english origin meaning "Derived from English roots, this name means 'from the Welshman's ford.' It refers to a shallow river crossing associated with Welsh travelers.".