Wilford
WIL-ford
Popularity
#14116
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
10,438
Peak Year
#276 in 1926
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Wilford is an English name meaning 'willow ford' or 'desiring peace'. It's derived from the Old English elements 'willa' (will, desire) and 'ford' (ford).
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Wilford Brimley
American actor and spokesman
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