The baby name Burgess is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɜːrɡɪs/ or /ˈbɜrɡɪs/ (BUR-giss).
Burgess is English in Origin.
The baby name Burgess is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɜːrɡɪs/ or /ˈbɜrɡɪs/ (BUR-giss).
Burgess is English in Origin.
Burgess is an English surname-turned-given name meaning “citizen of a borough” or “freeman of the town.” It comes from Middle English burgeis, via Old French burgeis/bourgeois, ultimately from Late Latin burgensis “of a burg,” rooted in burgus “fortified place” (Germanic burg, “fortress, town”). The term denoted a townsman with civic rights in medieval England and Scotland, giving the name a dignified, civic flavor.
As a first name, Burgess emerged in the 18th–19th centuries in Britain and especially the United States, aligning with the fashion for occupational surnames. It enjoyed modest use in the early 20th century and is now rare but recognizable through bearers like actor Burgess Meredith and politician Burgess Owens. Variants and spellings include Burges and Burgis; Burge appears as a short form. Cognates include French Bourgeois (as a surname). Usage is predominantly masculine, though occasionally unisex today.
| Burgess Meredith Burgess Meredith was an American actor best known for his role as Mickey Goldmill in the Rocky film series. He also played the Penguin in the 1960s Batman television series. His career spanned several decades, showcasing his versatility in both film and television. | Burgess Jenkins Burgess Jenkins is an American actor and director best known for playing Bobby Irons on One Tree Hill. He has also appeared as Ray Budds in Remember the Titans and as David Winter in The Reaping. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #252 | 5 | 7,111 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #551 | 7 | 12,905 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2010 | #853 | 7 | 7,345 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Burgess is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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