Burke vs Kol

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 #3,334 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark, coal-black"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Kol Rank #3,334

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3334 for Kol.

Is Burke or Kol more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Kol at #3334 in the United States.

What do Burke and Kol mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Kol means "dark, coal-black" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Burke and Kol boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Kol is primarily a boy name.