Burke vs Clancy

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 #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Australian American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Clancy Rank #3,215

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Clancy more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Clancy mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Burke and Clancy boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Clancy is primarily a boy name.