Berk

English and Scottish

"where birches grow"

Berk Origin and Meaning

The name Berk is a boy's name.

Berk is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'solid' or 'firm,' suggesting strength and reliability. In Old English contexts, it can relate to 'birch tree' or 'birch woodland.' The name is also found as a surname in various European traditions. Short and punchy with its four-letter structure, Berk has a straightforward, no-nonsense quality that appeals to parents seeking brief, strong names for boys. Despite its simplicity, the name remains relatively uncommon in the United States, though it enjoys more recognition in Turkey and some European countries. Its cross-cultural presence gives it versatility while maintaining distinctiveness in most Western contexts.

Famous People Named Berk

• Berk Akalın Turkish ice dancer
• Berk Neziroğluları Turkish footballer

The name Berk in Pop Culture

• Berk mildly offensive British term, a shortened form of 'Berkeley Hunt,' rhyming slang for c**t