Burke vs Hawk

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 #3,386 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"keen-eyed hunter"

Origin: Old English

English American Indigenous American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Hawk Rank #3,386

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3386 for Hawk.

Is Burke or Hawk more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Hawk at #3386 in the United States.

What do Burke and Hawk mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Hawk means "keen-eyed hunter" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Hawk boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Hawk is primarily a boy name.