Buford vs Faber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faber

Boy #28,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"craftsman, smith"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Buford Rank #28,414
Faber Rank #28,599

Buford is more popular, ranked #28414 vs #28599 for Faber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buford ___

No pairings available yet.

Faber ___

  • Faber James
  • Faber Michael
  • Faber William
  • Faber Henry
  • Faber Thomas
  • Faber Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Buford

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If you choose Faber

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buford or Faber more popular?

Buford is more popular, ranked #28414 compared to Faber at #28599 in the United States.

What do Buford and Faber mean?

Faber means "craftsman, smith" (Latin origin).

Are Buford and Faber boy or girl names?

Buford is primarily a boy name. Faber is primarily a boy name.

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