Burke vs Witten

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 #3,043 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the white settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Burke Rank #3,235

Witten Rank #3,043

Witten is more popular, ranked #3043 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Burke or Witten more popular?

Witten is more popular, ranked #3043 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Witten mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Witten means "from the white settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Burke and Witten boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Witten is primarily a boy name.