Burke vs Dewayne

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 #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Dewayne mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Burke and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.