Burt

German

"noble, bright"

Burt Origin and Meaning

The name Burt is a boy's name.

Burt is a masculine name with Germanic origins, typically serving as a shortened form of Burton, which meant 'fortified settlement' or 'fortress town.' The name gained notable popularity in the mid-20th century in English-speaking countries, partly influenced by famous bearers like actor Burt Lancaster and director Burt Reynolds. Burt conveys a strong, no-nonsense character with its short, one-syllable structure. The name peaked in popularity during the 1930s-1960s and has gradually become less common since, giving it a vintage appeal now associated with that era. Burt balances masculine simplicity with a touch of retro charm, making it appealing to those who appreciate straightforward, traditional male names with historical substance.

Burt Rank in US Top 1000

# 794 in the US

Famous People Named Burt

• Burton Leon "Burt" Reynolds American actor
• Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster American actor
• Burt Freeman Bacharach American singer, composer, songwriter
• Burt Ward (born Bert John Gervis Jr.), American actor
• Ingram Berg "Burt" Shavitz American beekeeper and businessman, founder of Burt's Bees
• Burt Shevelove American playwright and lyricist
• Burt Van Horn U.S. Congressman from New York
• Burt Young (born Gerald Tommaso DeLouise) American actor
• Burton Edwin "Burt" Shotton American baseball player
• Burt Lacklen Talcott U.S. Congressman from California
• Burton Hill "Burt" Mustin American actor
• Burt Carlton Hooton American baseball pitcher
• Burt "Butch" Baskin American cofounder of Baskin Robbins

The name Burt in Pop Culture

• Engelburt "Burt" Chance character on TV's "Raising Hope"
• Burt Gervasi character on TV's "The Sopranos"
• Burt Gummer character on the Tremors film series and TV series
• Burt Hummel character on TV's Glee
• Burt turtle character on animated series "Danger Rangers"
• Burt DeLaughter character from movie "Ghosts of Mississippi"
• Burt's Bees natural health and beauty products