Burke vs Baxter

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 #3,092 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"baker"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Baxter Rank #3,092

Baxter is more popular, ranked #3092 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Baxter more popular?

Baxter is more popular, ranked #3092 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Baxter mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Baxter means "baker" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Baxter boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Baxter is primarily a boy name.