Berke

Berke is a unisex name of Turkish origin meaning “difficult, hard.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2013.

Berke at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“difficult, hard”

About the name Berke

Berke belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “difficult, hard” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Berke first appears in Social Security records in 2002 and has been given to 34 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Berke in US records

First recorded (US)
2002
Total since 1880
34

Berke in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Babies named Berke in 2013
3
Total since 1996
30

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Berke mean?

Berke means “difficult, hard” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Berke a boy or girl name?

Berke is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2013.

What origin is the name Berke?

Berke comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Berke?

Berke is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2002 and has been given to 34 babies since 1880.

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