Burke vs Irie

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 #3,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful, excellent, good feeling"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Jamaican Rastafarian Caribbean American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Irie Rank #3,388

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3388 for Irie.

Is Burke or Irie more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Irie at #3388 in the United States.

What do Burke and Irie mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Irie means "powerful, excellent, good feeling" (Jamaican Patois origin).

Are Burke and Irie boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Irie is primarily a boy name.