Burke vs Walden

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 #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Walden mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Walden boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.