Stafford Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Stafford Name at a Glance

Name	Stafford
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' Sir Humphrey Stafford. Also William Stafford, his brother. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Stafford.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Stafford Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Stafford means “'Henry VI, Part 2' Sir Humphrey Stafford. Also William Stafford, his brother. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Stafford”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Stafford Name Origin

Our database records Stafford under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Stafford a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Stafford is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Stafford

When considering Stafford for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.