Buford

Pronunciation: [ by-OOF-erd ]

Girl Name #70,336 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Buford is a girl 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,336
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Buf Buy Bufie Bufoie

Also a Boy Name

Buford is also used as a boy name, ranked #28414.

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Similar Names

Bulah Burt Bud Burton Burl Buford Burr Buster

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buford

Is Buford a boy or girl name?

Buford is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70336. As a boy name, it is ranked #28414. 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 #70336 in popularity for girl 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 #70336 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Buford

Buford is a girl name .

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

Buford is currently ranked #70,336 in popularity for girl 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.