Burke vs Derik

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 #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

American English Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Derik Rank #3,402

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Burke or Derik more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Burke and Derik mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Burke and Derik boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.