Burke vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Ward Rank #3,309

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Burke or Ward more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Burke and Ward mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Ward boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.