Erickson vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian 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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Erickson Rank #3,351

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Erickson or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and Burke mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Erickson and Burke boy or girl names?

Erickson is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.