Burke vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Gates mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Burke and Gates boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.