Burgess
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ English ◈ 2 syllables
"Inhabitant of a fortified town"

From English

Inhabitant of a fortified town Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Burgess at a glance
MeaningInhabitant of a fortified town
OriginEnglish
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
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Origin & history of Burgess
1
English roots
Burgess comes from the English tradition, meaning Inhabitant of a fortified town.
How popular is Burgess?
1922 peak year
Burgess entered U.S. records in 1884, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1922, 28 babies received the name (ranked #1399). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 1,089 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
28 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,399)
1,089 All-time total
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Burgess
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
B2
U3
R9
G7
E5
S1
S1
Sum: 28 → Life path 1
Personality of Burgess
🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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