Burns: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Dweller by the stream
Origin
Scottish/English surname
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
BERNZ

Burns is a Scottish/English surname boy's name meaning “dweller by the stream”. It appears in our list of 150+ Scottish Baby Boy Names With Rugged Celtic Character.

Meaning & Origin of Burns

Meaning: Dweller by the stream.

Origin: Scottish/English surname.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Burns

BERNZIPA /bɜːɹnz/

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