Clark vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Clark Rank #438

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Hector mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clark and Hector boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.