Boston vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

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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Boston Rank #628

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Clark mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Boston and Clark boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.