Wave vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: 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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Wave Rank #3,245

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Wave or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Burke mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Wave and Burke boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.