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Burr

English
"bristle"
Grace Royal
By Grace Royal
Updated Thu May 15 2025

Burr Origin and Meaning

The name Burr is a boy's name of English origin meaning "bristle".

Ruggedly appealing word name in the Thorn/Rider/Storm school of boys' names.

# 623 in the US

Burr Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Burr

  • Burr Steers
    American actor/director
  • Aaron Burr
    U.S. Vice President
  • Theodore Burr
    American inventor and cousin of Aaron Burr
  • Raymond Burr
    Canadian actor
  • Richard Burr
    U.S. Senator from North Carolina

The name Burr in Pop Culture

  • Burr
    spiky seed pod that clings to hair and clothing