Walford
Meaning
"ford of the Welshmen, river crossing"
Origin: Old English Walh + ford
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #12,047
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Wally, Wal, Ford
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ford of the Welshmen, river crossing"
Origin: Old English Walh + ford
Xazier is more popular, ranked #11999 vs #12047 for Walford.
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Xazier is more popular, ranked #11999 compared to Walford at #12047 in the United States.
Walford means "ford of the Welshmen, river crossing" (Old English Walh + ford origin).
Walford is primarily a boy name. Xazier is primarily a boy name.