Ferry vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

✓ 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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Ferry Rank #32,658

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Burke mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Ferry and Burke boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.