Burke vs Reeve

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 #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Reeve Rank #3,416

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Burke or Reeve more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Burke and Reeve mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Reeve boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.