Burke vs Desi

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 #3,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin

Spanish English American South Asian

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Desi Rank #3,219

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Desi more popular?

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Desi mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Desi means "desired, longed for" (Latin origin).

Are Burke and Desi boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Desi is primarily a boy name.