Hal vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Hal Rank #3,485

Clarke Rank #3,358

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Clarke more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Clarke mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Hal and Clarke boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.