Anderson vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Lukas Dariel Miller Angelo

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Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #438
Total SSA Count: 725
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kamden Mark Zayne Lucian

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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357

Clark Rank #438

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Clark more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Clark mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Anderson and Clark boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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