Allen vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Allen Rank #574

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Clark mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Allen and Clark boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.