Burke vs Madison

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 #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Madison Rank #3,305

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Burke or Madison more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Burke and Madison mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Burke and Madison boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.