Burke vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burke

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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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Adolf Rank #26,599

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Burke or Adolf more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Burke and Adolf mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Burke and Adolf boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.