James vs Klark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Klark

Boy #6,076 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scholar, clerk, educated person"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,076
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kla, Kly, Klie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Klark Rank #6,076

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6076 for Klark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Klark ___

  • Klark James
  • Klark William
  • Klark Henry
  • Klark Thomas
  • Klark Joseph
  • Klark Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Klark

Crew Beau Knox Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Klark more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Klark at #6076 in the United States.

What do James and Klark mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Klark means "scholar, clerk, educated person" (Old English origin).

Are James and Klark boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Klark is primarily a boy name.

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