Burroughs - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Burroughs \b(u)-rrou-ghs\ is of Old English and Old German origin, and its meaning is "in the borough or burrow". Place name. From the word "burg", which means dwelling place or town. Burgess is another derivative.

Burroughs has 1 variant form: Burrows.

Burroughs is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Burroughs. Compare Burroughs with related baby names.