Burke vs Liem

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 #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Liem Rank #5,715

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Burke or Liem more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Burke and Liem mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Burke and Liem boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.