Boy Name
Burr
Burr means “Doc fix”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Burr — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Doc fix", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Berry is on your shortlist, Burr belongs in the same conversation.
Burr meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Doc fix
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Burr as B·U·R·R, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Burr is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Burr variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Burra, Burre, Burry.
- Nicknames: Burr works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Burr with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Burr middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Berry, Bria, Bear, Barry, Bari — full picks on the sibling names for Burr guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Burr? Browse our names like Burr guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Burr
What does the name Burr mean?
Burr means "Doc fix". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Burr is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Burr?
The exact origin of Burr is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Burr?
Burr has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Burr a boy's or girl's name?
Burr is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Burr in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Burr sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Burr?
Names that share Burr's sound and style include Berry, Bria, Bear, Barry, Bari.
What middle names pair well with Burr?
Good middle-name fits for Burr pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Burr is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Burr is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Burr?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Burr share its rhythm without rhyming — Berry, Bria, Bear all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.