Burke vs Ember

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 #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Ember mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Burke and Ember boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.