Bufard vs Obediah

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

Bufard Rank #23,417
Obediah Rank #23,346

Obediah is more popular, ranked #23346 vs #23417 for Bufard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bufard ___

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

Obediah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bufard or Obediah more popular?

Obediah is more popular, ranked #23346 compared to Bufard at #23417 in the United States.

What do Bufard and Obediah mean?

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

Are Bufard and Obediah boy or girl names?

Bufard is primarily a boy name. Obediah is primarily a boy name.

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