Beresford
Pronunciation: [ b-IHRZF-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Beresford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 5 babies have been named Beresford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Beresford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,475 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,475
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"market trader, merchant"
#39,357 in US
Germanic/Hebrew combined origin
"resolute protector who adds blessings"
#39,603 in US
African origin
"they came; arrival"
#39,399 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"rock, crag, cliff"
#39,300 in US
Welsh origin
"grey, grey-haired"
#39,420 in US
Greek origin
"to be awake"
#39,432 in US
Latin via French origin
"reborn, born again"
#39,338 in US
Old High German origin
"noble, of noble type"
#39,514 in US
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About the Name Beresford
Beresford is a boy name .
Beresford is currently ranked #39,475 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Beresford include Ber, Bey, Berie, and Bereie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Beresford include Beren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis