Barclay vs Bufard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bufard

Boy #23,417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright ford, river crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,417
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Buf

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Popularity Comparison

Barclay Rank #23,342
Bufard Rank #23,417

Barclay is more popular, ranked #23342 vs #23417 for Bufard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barclay ___

No pairings available yet.

Bufard ___

  • Bufard Ray
  • Bufard Lee
  • Bufard Earl
  • Bufard Wayne
  • Bufard Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bufard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barclay or Bufard more popular?

Barclay is more popular, ranked #23342 compared to Bufard at #23417 in the United States.

What do Barclay and Bufard mean?

Bufard means "bright ford, river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Barclay and Bufard boy or girl names?

Barclay is primarily a boy name. Bufard is primarily a boy name.

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