Clancy vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Australian American

✓ All Clear

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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Clancy Rank #3,215

Burke Rank #3,235

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Clancy or Burke more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Clancy and Burke mean?

Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Clancy and Burke boy or girl names?

Clancy is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.