Efford is of Old English origin, derived from the given name Æthelfrith which was composed of two elements: 'æthel', meaning noble, and 'frith', signifying peace. Thus, Efford translates to 'noble peace'. It is a rare yet distinctive name with a strong historical connection.
"The birth rate of babies named Efford peaked in 1917 with eight births, then dipped to five in the following year before slightly recovering to seven in 1919. After a gap of seven years, there were another five Effords born in 1926. Overall, over this span, twenty-five little Effords entered the world."