Buford

Pronunciation: [ by-OOF-erd ]

Boy Name #28,414 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Buford is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced by-OOF-erd.

Parents who love the name Buford often also consider Bulah, Burt, Bud .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,414
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Buf Buy Bufie Bufoie

Also a Girl Name

Buford is also used as a girl name, ranked #70336.

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Bulah Burt Bud Burton Burl Burr Buster Butler

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buford

Is Buford a boy or girl name?

Buford is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28414. As a girl name, it is ranked #70336. Buford is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Buford?

Buford is pronounced by-OOF-erd.

How popular is the name Buford?

Buford is currently ranked #28414 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Buford?

Common nicknames for Buford include Buf, Buy, Bufie, and Bufoie.

Is Buford a common or rare name?

Buford is an uncommon name, ranked #28414 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Buford

Buford is a boy name .

Is Buford a boy or girl name? Buford is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,414 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,336. Buford is more commonly used as a boy name.

Buford is currently ranked #28,414 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Buford include Buf, Buy, Bufie, and Bufoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.