Bruce vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian 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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Bruce Rank #540

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Clark mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Bruce and Clark boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.