Ark

♂ Boy

Pronounced ARK /ˈɑrk/High

Meaning: From the English word ark, 'a chest; a vessel of refuge' (as in Noah's Ark, from the Hebrew tevah); also a short form of Arkady; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A chest; a vessel of refuge: Ark is a word/short name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningFrom the English word ark, 'a chest; a vessel of refuge' (as in Noah's Ark, from the Hebrew tevah); also a short form of Arkady; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9015 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ark comes from the English word ark, 'a chest; a vessel of refuge' (as in Noah's Ark, from the Hebrew tevah); also a short form of Arkady (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ARK').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/short name. Rare, a-vessel-of-refuge at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ark is 'a chest; a vessel of refuge' (as in Noah's Ark) and a short form of Arkady — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ARK').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Ark — word/short; routes layered

Variations

ArkadyArke

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ark mean?

Ark is 'a chest; a vessel of refuge' (as in Noah's Ark) and a short form of Arkady; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ark?

It's said ARK /rk/ — one syllable.

Is Ark a boy or girl name?

Ark is a boy's name.

How popular is Ark?

Ark is a very rare name in the U.S.