Bauer vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

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Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Bauer Rank #3,248

Clarke Rank #3,358

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Bauer or Clarke more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Clarke mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Bauer and Clarke boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.