Burke Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Burke Name at a Glance

Name	Burke
Meaning	Lives in a fortress.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Burke Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Burke means “Lives in a fortress”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Burke Name Origin

Our database records Burke under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Burke a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Burke is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Burke

When considering Burke for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.