What origin is the name Burton?

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

Is Burton a popular name?

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

What are good sister names for Burton?

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

Burton

Q: Is Burton a rare name?

Yes. Burton 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Burton

Burton

Boy

english

2 syllables

Burton is an english boy's name meaning "This English name means 'town of the fortress.' It originates from Old English words for a fortified enclosure or farmstead.".

Burton is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name means 'town of the fortress.' It originates from Old English words for a fortified enclosure or farmstead.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name means 'town of the fortress.' It originates from Old English words for a fortified enclosure or farmstead.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Burton

Very rare in US records

What does Burton mean?

Burton is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name means 'town of the fortress.' It originates from Old English words for a fortified enclosure or farmstead.".

Is Burton a rare name?

Yes. Burton 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 Burton

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Burton

Burton means "This English name means 'town of the fortress.' It originates from Old English words for a fortified enclosure or farmstead." — these names share that spirit.