Becket vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becket

Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Becket Rank #3,384

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3384 for Becket.

Is Becket or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Becket at #3384 in the United States.

What do Becket and Burke mean?

Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Becket and Burke boy or girl names?

Becket is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.