Ber vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

✓ 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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Ber Rank #35,726

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Burke mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Ber and Burke boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.