Burke vs Bartholomew

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 #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

12 High Risk

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Burke Rank #3,235

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Burke or Bartholomew more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Burke and Bartholomew mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Burke and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.