The baby name Burkard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈbʊrkaʁt/; English approximation: BUR-kard (/ˈbɜrkɑrd/).
The baby name Burkard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈbʊrkaʁt/; English approximation: BUR-kard (/ˈbɜrkɑrd/).
Burkard is in Origin.
Burkard is a Germanic given name derived from Old High German burg “fort, castle” and hart “hardy, brave, strong.” The compound conveys the sense “fortress-strong” or “steadfast protector,” a classic warrior epithet in early Germanic naming. Latinized as Burchardus in medieval records, it appears widely in Frankish and Alemannic sources.
Usage was prominent in the early Middle Ages among nobles and churchmen: notable bearers include Saint Burchard, first bishop of Würzburg (8th c.), and Burchard of Worms, canonist and bishop (c. 950–1025). Over time the name yielded numerous regional forms - Burkhard, Burkhardt, Burkhart, Burchard, Burchardt, Burkart - and cognates such as French Bouchard; many persist today primarily as surnames. As a given name, Burkard is uncommon in modern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland but remains recognizable, appealing to those seeking a strong, traditional pan‑Germanic heritage name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #906 | 47 | 5,697 |
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