Burke vs Avrum

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 #3,179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of many nations, father of a multitude"

Origin: Hebrew Avraham

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Orthodox Jewish Yiddish-speaking

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Avrum Rank #3,179

Avrum is more popular, ranked #3179 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Avrum more popular?

Avrum is more popular, ranked #3179 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Avrum mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Avrum means "father of many nations, father of a multitude" (Hebrew Avraham origin).

Are Burke and Avrum boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Avrum is primarily a boy name.