Burke vs Bane

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 #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Bane mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Burke and Bane boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.