Gilford
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Meaning of the name 'Gilford': | "Servant by the ford" | Formal: "Servant at the crossing""

From Modern American

Meaning of the name 'Gilford': | "Servant by the ford" | Formal: "Servant at the crossing" Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Gilford at a glance
MeaningMeaning of the name 'Gilford': | "Servant by the ford" | Formal: "Servant at the crossing"
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
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Origin & history of Gilford
1
Modern American roots
Gilford comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning Meaning of the name 'Gilford': | "Servant by the ford" | Formal: "Servant at the crossing".
How popular is Gilford?
1922 peak year
Gilford entered U.S. records in 1884, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1922, 40 babies received the name (ranked #1125). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 1,225 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
40 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,125)
1,225 All-time total
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Gilford
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
💼Achiever
👑Authoritative
💰Business-minded
🏆Resilient
G7
I9
L3
F6
O6
R9
D4
Sum: 44 → Life path 8
Personality of Gilford
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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