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Clarke vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,358
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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

Clarke Rank #3,358
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Hiram mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarke and Hiram boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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