Burris
Pronunciation: [ b-ER-ihs ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,991
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Burris
Burris is a boy name .
Burris is currently ranked #15,991 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burris include Bur, Burr, Burry, Burrie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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