Burgess Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Burgess Name at a Glance

Name	Burgess
Meaning	Citizen.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Burgess Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Burgess means “Citizen”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Burgess Name Origin

Our database records Burgess under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Burgess a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Burgess is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Burgess

When considering Burgess for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.