Burke - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Burke \b(u)-rke, bur-ke\ is pronounced berk. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "from the fortified settlement". See also Berkeley.

Burke has 5 variant forms: Berk, Berke, Birk, Bourke and Burk.

Baby names that sound like Burke are Berky, Berkie, Burgh, Burg, Burch, Birkey, Birky, Birkie, Birkee and Parke.

Burke is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Burke. Compare Burke with related baby names.