What origin is the name Wilford?

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

Is Wilford a popular name?

Wilford 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 Wilford?

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

Wilford

Q: Is Wilford a rare name?

Yes. Wilford 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 Wilford

Wilford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Wilford is an english boy's name meaning "This English name means a ford by the willows. It also carries the connotation of someone who desires peace.".

With english roots, Wilford is a boy name that means "This English name means a ford by the willows. It also carries the connotation of someone who desires peace.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name means a ford by the willows. It also carries the connotation of someone who desires peace.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Wilford

Very rare in US records

What does Wilford mean?

Wilford is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name means a ford by the willows. It also carries the connotation of someone who desires peace.".

Is Wilford a rare name?

Yes. Wilford does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Wilford

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Wilford means "This English name means a ford by the willows. It also carries the connotation of someone who desires peace." — these names share that spirit.