Burke vs Willard

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 #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Willard more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Willard mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Willard boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.