Bauer vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Bauer Rank #3,248

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3248 for Bauer.

Is Bauer or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Burke mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Bauer and Burke boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.