Burton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Burton Name at a Glance

Name	Burton
Meaning	From the fortified town.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Burton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Burton means “From the fortified town”. 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.

Burton Name Origin

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

Is Burton a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Burton

When considering Burton 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.