Desi vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desi

Boy #3,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin

Spanish English American South Asian

✓ 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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Desi Rank #3,219

Burke Rank #3,235

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Desi or Burke more popular?

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Desi and Burke mean?

Desi means "desired, longed for" (Latin origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Desi and Burke boy or girl names?

Desi is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.