Ely vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ely

Boy #3,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascent, high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Israeli Jewish Spanish

✓ 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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Ely Rank #3,087

Burke Rank #3,235

Ely is more popular, ranked #3087 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Ely or Burke more popular?

Ely is more popular, ranked #3087 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Ely and Burke mean?

Ely means "ascent, high" (Hebrew origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Ely and Burke boy or girl names?

Ely is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.