Blake vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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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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Blake Rank #265

Clark Rank #438

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Blake or Clark more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Blake and Clark mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Blake and Clark boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.