Burke vs Elikai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burke

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,235
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bur, Buy, Buie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Elikai

Boy #3,187 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,187
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Burke Rank #3,235
Elikai Rank #3,187

Elikai is more popular, ranked #3187 vs #3235 for Burke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Burke ___

  • Burke Thomas
  • Burke William
  • Burke James
  • Burke Alexander
  • Burke Henry
  • Burke Michael

Elikai ___

  • Elikai James
  • Elikai Noah
  • Elikai River
  • Elikai Reef
  • Elikai Stone
  • Elikai David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Burke

Quinn Reid Grant Sloane Bridget

If you choose Elikai

Keanu Makai Leilani Koa Malia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burke or Elikai more popular?

Elikai is more popular, ranked #3187 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Burke and Elikai mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Elikai means "my God is the Lord" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are Burke and Elikai boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Elikai is primarily a boy name.

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