Drayton vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ 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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Drayton Rank #3,339

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Drayton or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Burke mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Drayton and Burke boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.