Burns Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Burns Name at a Glance

Name	Burns
Meaning	Son of Byrne.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Burns Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Burns means “Son of Byrne”. 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.

Burns Name Origin

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

Is Burns a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Burns

When considering Burns 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.