Burke vs Donavan

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 #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Donavan Rank #3,223

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Donavan more popular?

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Donavan mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Burke and Donavan boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Donavan is primarily a boy name.