Burke vs Walton

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 #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Walton Rank #3,320

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3320 for Walton.

Is Burke or Walton more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Walton at #3320 in the United States.

What do Burke and Walton mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Walton boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.