Burke vs Ber

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 #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Ber Rank #35,726

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Burke or Ber more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Burke and Ber mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Burke and Ber boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.