Burke vs Weller

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 #3,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"well-digger"

Origin: Old English

English American German

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Weller Rank #3,096

Weller is more popular, ranked #3096 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Weller more popular?

Weller is more popular, ranked #3096 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Weller mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Weller means "well-digger" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Weller boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Weller is primarily a boy name.