Burke vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Layden Rank #3,272

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3272 for Layden.

Is Burke or Layden more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Burke and Layden mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Layden boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.