Godwin vs Stafford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Godwin

Boy #6,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, friend of God"

Origin: Old English god + wine

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Nigerian Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,295
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Goddy, Win, Goody

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Stafford

Boy #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ford near a landing stage or wharf"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Staff, Staffie, Ford

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Godwin Rank #6,295
Stafford Rank #6,386

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 vs #6386 for Stafford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Godwin ___

  • Godwin James
  • Godwin Charles
  • Godwin Henry
  • Godwin Edmund
  • Godwin Felix
  • Godwin Victor

Stafford ___

  • Stafford James
  • Stafford Henry
  • Stafford William
  • Stafford Charles
  • Stafford Edward
  • Stafford Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Godwin

Harold Edith Matilda Edmund Cressida

If you choose Stafford

Reginald Crawford Bradford Elliot Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Godwin or Stafford more popular?

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 compared to Stafford at #6386 in the United States.

What do Godwin and Stafford mean?

Godwin means "good friend, friend of God" (Old English god + wine origin). Stafford means "ford near a landing stage or wharf" (Old English origin).

Are Godwin and Stafford boy or girl names?

Godwin is primarily a boy name. Stafford is primarily a boy name.

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