Balfour
Pronunciation: [ b-ALF-awr ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,498
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Old English origin
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About the Name Balfour
Balfour is a boy name .
Balfour is currently ranked #34,498 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Balfour include Bal, Bay, Balie, and Balfie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis