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The baby name Burgess is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɜːrɡɪs/ or /ˈbɜrɡɪs/ (BUR-giss).

Burgess is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrɡɪs/ or /ˈbɜrɡɪs/ (BUR-giss)

What is the meaning of the name Burgess ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Burgess

Burgess Meredith Actor · Born 1907 · United States 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 Actor · Born 1973 · United States 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.

Burgess – Popularity by country

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:

United States
CN
CR
HK
JM

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People also ask about Burgess

Burgess is predominantly a boy's name.
Burgess is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbɜːrɡɪs/ or /ˈbɜrɡɪs/ (BUR-giss).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Burges, Burgis and Burgeis.
Across languages, Burgess has these equivalents: Bourgeois (French, 'townsman'), Bürger / Burger (German/Dutch, 'citizen'), Urban (Latin-derived, 'of the city').
Somewhat — Burgess ranked #853 in United States in 2010, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 2 notable people named Burgess are in our database, including Burgess Meredith (Actor), Burgess Jenkins (Actor).