Burke vs Savon

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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Savon

Boy #3,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Savoy region (French place name)"

Origin: French/Latin Sapaudia

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,421
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Burke Rank #3,235
Savon Rank #3,421

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3421 for Savon.

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

Savon ___

  • Savon James
  • Savon Lee
  • Savon Andre
  • Savon Marcus
  • Savon Thomas
  • Savon Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burke or Savon more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Savon at #3421 in the United States.

What do Burke and Savon mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Savon means "from the Savoy region (French place name)" (French/Latin Sapaudia origin).

Are Burke and Savon boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Savon is primarily a boy name.

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