Burke vs Drayton

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 #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Drayton Rank #3,339

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Burke or Drayton more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Burke and Drayton mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Drayton boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Drayton is primarily a boy name.