NAME PROFILE
Bedford
A name of Gaelic origin meaning "dark chieftain" or "dark-haired leader." It suggests a person of strength, charisma, and a protective nature who naturally commands respect through their kind and steady presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,240 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 1929 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1954 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, Scottish, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TN — 70%KY — 13%MS — 9%TX — 4%OK — 4%
Notable People
Donovan Mitchell (NBA Basketball Player) · Donovan (Scottish Singer-Songwriter of "Mellow Yellow") · Donovan McNabb (NFL Quarterback) · Donovan Bailey (Olympic Gold Medalist Sprinter) · Donovan Patton (Actor known for "Blue's Clues")
Nicknames & Diminutives
DonnyDonnieVan
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