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Clark vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Hiram Rank #1,768

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Hiram more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Clark and Hiram mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Hiram boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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