Burke vs Timber

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 #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wood, lumber, forest"

Origin: Old English

American English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Timber Rank #3,268

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3268 for Timber.

Is Burke or Timber more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Burke and Timber mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Timber boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.