Burke vs Branch

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 #3,217 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tree branch, offshoot"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Branch Rank #3,217

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Branch more popular?

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Branch mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Branch means "tree branch, offshoot" (English origin).

Are Burke and Branch boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Branch is primarily a boy name.