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Buford

OriginEnglish variation of Beaufort, French
Meaning"beautiful fort"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked

Below 5 births

Boys#10884

2025 SSA

About Buford

Buford has lost any charm it once had. Try Beauford instead.

Buford is also given to girls.

Pronounced BOO-furd.

As of October 2026, Buford ranked #10884 for boys in US births in 2025 and #5643 for girls in US births in 1952 SSA, peaked at #311 for boys in 1910 and #2156 for girls in 1908.

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