What origin is the name Burt?

Burt comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Burt a popular name?

Burt is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Burt does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Burt?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Burt — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Burt

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Burt

Burt

Boy

english

1 syllable

Burt is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning 'town of the fortress.' It is a shortened form of Burton, referring to a fortified settlement.".

With english roots, Burt is a boy name that means "An English name meaning 'town of the fortress.' It is a shortened form of Burton, referring to a fortified settlement.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning 'town of the fortress.' It is a shortened form of Burton, referring to a fortified settlement.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Burt

Very rare in US records

What does Burt mean?

Burt is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning 'town of the fortress.' It is a shortened form of Burton, referring to a fortified settlement.".

Is Burt a rare name?

Yes. Burt does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Burt

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Burt

Burt means "An English name meaning 'town of the fortress.' It is a shortened form of Burton, referring to a fortified settlement." — these names share that spirit.