Claydon vs Harker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harker

Boy #24,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who listens intently, listener"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,608
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hark

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Claydon Rank #24,645
Harker Rank #24,608

Harker is more popular, ranked #24608 vs #24645 for Claydon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claydon ___

  • Claydon James
  • Claydon Thomas
  • Claydon Henry
  • Claydon Lee
  • Claydon Allen

Harker ___

  • Harker James
  • Harker Owen
  • Harker Reid
  • Harker Cole
  • Harker Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claydon

Clayton Easton Braxton Brynn Harper

If you choose Harker

Fletcher Remy Callum Sable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claydon or Harker more popular?

Harker is more popular, ranked #24608 compared to Claydon at #24645 in the United States.

What do Claydon and Harker mean?

Claydon means "clay hill settlement" (Old English origin). Harker means "one who listens intently, listener" (Middle English origin).

Are Claydon and Harker boy or girl names?

Claydon is primarily a boy name. Harker is primarily a boy name.

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