Stafford
STAF-erd
Popularity
#6401
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
2,822
Peak Year
#53 in 1959
First Recorded
1882
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Stafford is an English surname-turned-first name, derived from a place name meaning "ford by a landing place" or "staff-ford".
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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