Burke vs Macallan

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 #3,347 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the devotee of Saint Fillan"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Macallan Rank #3,347

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3347 for Macallan.

Is Burke or Macallan more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Macallan at #3347 in the United States.

What do Burke and Macallan mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Macallan means "son of the devotee of Saint Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Burke and Macallan boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Macallan is primarily a boy name.