Burke vs Becket

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 #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Becket Rank #3,384

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3384 for Becket.

Is Burke or Becket more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Becket at #3384 in the United States.

What do Burke and Becket mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Becket boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Becket is primarily a boy name.