Bradford vs Stafford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ford near a landing stage or wharf"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bradford Rank #3,012

Stafford Rank #6,386

Bradford is more popular, ranked #3012 vs #6386 for Stafford.

Is Bradford or Stafford more popular?

Bradford is more popular, ranked #3012 compared to Stafford at #6386 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Stafford mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Stafford means "ford near a landing stage or wharf" (Old English origin).

Are Bradford and Stafford boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Stafford is primarily a boy name.