Burke vs Bauer

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 #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Bauer Rank #3,248

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3248 for Bauer.

Is Burke or Bauer more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.

What do Burke and Bauer mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Burke and Bauer boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.