Stark

♂ Boy

Pronounced STARK /ˈstɑːrk/High

Meaning: From the English and German surname Stark, meaning 'strong, stern, firm.' Familiar in pop culture through House Stark in Game of Thrones and Tony Stark, Iron Man, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold surname name: Stark means 'strong, stern' (said 'STARK'). Familiar from Game of Thrones and Iron Man.

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Origin MediumEnglish, German

MeaningFrom the English and German surname Stark, meaning 'strong, stern, firm.' Familiar in pop culture through House Stark in Game of Thrones and Tony Stark, Iron Man, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#6752 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 257

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

Stark is an English and German surname, 'strong, stern, firm.' As a first name it reads bold and modern, boosted by House Stark in Game of Thrones and Marvel's Tony Stark, which we note. Sharp and strong (said 'STARK').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name, a modern surname-style pick. Bold, crisp, and strong.

Did you know? Stark is a surname meaning 'strong' or 'stern' - and a pop-culture magnet through House Stark in Game of Thrones and Tony Stark, Iron Man, which we note honestly (said 'STARK').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Stark — English/German surname 'strong'; Game of Thrones / Iron Man

Variations

StarkeSterk

Nicknames

Star

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stark mean?

Stark is a surname meaning 'strong, stern, firm.'

How do you pronounce Stark?

It's said STARK /ˈstɑːrk/ — one syllable.

Is Stark a boy or girl name?

Here Stark is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Stark?

Stark is a rare, modern given name for boys in the U.S.