Burke name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 11th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Burke b(u)-rke
Meaning: Fortified Hill and Castle
Add to favorites

What does Burke mean?

Lofty and Venerable unisex name Burke has origin in Old English mainly used in English language, meaning of Burke is "Fortified Hill or Castle".

How do I pronounce Burke?

The two syllabled name Burke is pronounced, b(u)-rke. The other ways to say the name is bur-ke.

Variants of Burke

Berk, Berkeley, Berke, Barclay

Names that rhyme with Burke

How popular is the name Burke?

Burke is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1881 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1881, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 781 on boy names chart when 78 babies were named Burke.

Over 3768 people have been named Burke in United States. Also, Burke is a familiar name in Canada. According to our research, over 5000 babies have been named Burke globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018240454
2017255049988510
2016226658
2015226858129657
2014197472130357
View more ▾View full list ▾

Facts

Numerological aspects of Burke

When it comes to love, you are a hopeless romantic who dreams of finding your soul mate. You lack real friends. You need to take a deep breath, look at all the beauty surrounding you today and just live? You are the most sensitive person but prefer to keep it secret so you don't give people a chance to take advantage of you. You organize the best family gatherings and make the best parties. Having the letter B as a cornerstone in your name reflects your sensitive nature.

Other names similar to Burke, for would be parents

  •  Sandria - Used principally in English far-out, Sandria means "Who has Big Bright Eyes, Helper or Defender of Mankind or Form of Alexander" and is given to baby girls has its origin in Arabic
  •  Jaklyn - Odd girl name Jaklyn is notably used in English which is rooted from Hebrew, meaning of Jaklyn is "Supplanter or Abbreviation of Jaqueline which is the Feminine Form of Jacques"
  •  Kendy - Uncustomary Kendy commonly is used in English aimed at both boys and girls, meaning of Kendy is "Beautiful or Wealthy" is of Celtic and African origin
  •  Holi - Girl name Holi is rooted from English, meaning of Holi is "Colourful" is prevalently used in English
  •  Quentrell - Unfamiliar boy name Quentrell means "Fifth, Surname or Variant of Quentin Fifth" is dominantly used in English
View more names similar to Burke

Sibling Names for Burke

Are you considering the name Burke for your little one? If so, you might be searching for the perfect sibling names to pair with it. Here is a list of 20 unique and charming names that complement Burke beautifully, whether you're looking for something traditional or contemporary.

Sister to Burke

Brother for Burke

Famous people named Burke

  • Burke and Wills expedition, was organised by the Royal Society of Victoria in Australia
  • Burke and Hare murders, series of 16 killings committed over a period of about ten months in 1828
  • Burke Trend, Baron Trend, British civil servant and later Rector of Lincoln College
  • Burke Riley, American legislator
  • Burke Marshall, American lawyer and the head of the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice during the Civil Rights Movement
  • Burke Moses, American stage, film and television actor
  • Burke Shelley, Welsh bass guitarist and vocalist of the Welsh rock band Budgie
  • Burke Slusher, American soccer coach
  • Burke Jones, American soccer player
  • Burke Lewis in movie Billy Was a Deaf Kid as Director
  • In 1998 crime and drama movie, Vipers, Burke Morgan characterized Dr. Trent Bortz.
  • In 1998 drama film, Picture of Priority, Burke Deaton played Janitor.
  • Burke Rhind, from 1972 drama flick Aggie, who characterized N.

Share your opinion on Burke
Enter Code: captcha