Gates vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ 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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Gates Rank #3,229

Burke Rank #3,235

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Gates or Burke more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Gates and Burke mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Gates and Burke boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.