Layden vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layden

Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

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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Layden Rank #3,272

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3272 for Layden.

Is Layden or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Layden and Burke mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Layden and Burke boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.