Madison vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

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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Madison Rank #3,305

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Burke mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Madison and Burke boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.