Burke vs Sheppard

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 #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Burke or Sheppard more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Burke and Sheppard mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.