Gender: Boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Ford above or high ford
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Buford Name Meaning and Origin
Buford is a name meaning "ford above or high ford", from English origin.
Buford is of English origin and is traditionally used as a masculine name. It derives from Old English, combining the elements "bufan" (meaning "above" or "high") and "ford" (a shallow crossing in a river), signifying "ford above" or "high ford." This name was originally used as a surname, often given to those living near such a geographical feature. As a given name, Buford is relatively rare and carries a vintage, old-fashioned charm, often associated with Southern United States culture and history.