Burke vs Pete

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 #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Pete Rank #3,090

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Pete more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Pete mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Burke and Pete boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.