Beauford
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Beauford is a French name meaning “beautiful river crossing”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Beauford
Beauford is a name of French origin that combines elements meaning beautiful and ford or river crossing. It was originally established as a topographic surname for those living near a scenic water crossing in France. The name eventually transitioned into use as a given name through the influence of aristocratic naming traditions and historical migration.
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Gender Usage of the Name Beauford
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Beauford is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Beauford
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Beauford is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 3,333M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 3.33M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Beauford ranked #4,029 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2024). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Beauford shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #981 in 1940. Its lowest recorded position was #5,437 in 2024. Over the last 86 years (1938–2024) the name fell -4174 places (from #1,263 to #5,437).
Characteristics of the Name Beauford
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- B — Boy Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Beauford carries a Vintage Revival aesthetic established by its two-syllable, second-syllable stress pattern. The rhythmic shift toward the terminal consonant cluster provides a deliberate, old-world cadence. While it reflects English topographical naming customs, it lacks specific ties to a singular iconic figure.
Middle Names For Beauford
Middle names used with BeaufordMethodology
Beauford is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Beauford Abraham · Beauford Dean · Beauford Ray · Beauford Wayne · Beauford ElvinView all 18 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for BeaufordMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Beauford is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Beauford Jacob · Beauford Jason · Beauford Jesus · Beauford Jerry · Beauford Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Beauford
Sound Like Beauford Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Buford · Byford · Beaufort · View all 4 names
Spelled Like Beauford Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Beaufort · Buford
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Brian · Benjamin · Brandon · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Beauford Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Beauford”
Dictionary Meaning of "Beauford"Methodology
A surname from French
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How to Spell Beauford in ASL
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