The nameBafodé
Bafodé is a West African boy's name.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Its meaning is debated; it is related to Fodé.
Origin
West African, mainly Mandinka.
History
In France it has risen since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Bafodé
Bafodé in France
1056thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (35 births)
565babies named Bafodé in France since 1900
Bafodé was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 185 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Bafodé. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Bafodé in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bafodé mean?
Its meaning is debated; it is related to Fodé.
What is the origin of the name Bafodé?
West African, mainly Mandinka.
Is Bafodé a girl's or a boy's name?
Bafodé is a boy's name.