Burke vs Sylis

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 #3,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest (via Silvanus root)"

Origin: Latin 'silva'

American English

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Burke Rank #3,235

Sylis Rank #3,240

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3240 for Sylis.

Is Burke or Sylis more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Sylis at #3240 in the United States.

What do Burke and Sylis mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Sylis means "of the forest (via Silvanus root)" (Latin 'silva' origin).

Are Burke and Sylis boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Sylis is primarily a boy name.