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Clancy vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clancy Rank #3,215
Clarke Rank #3,358

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clancy or Clarke more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clancy and Clarke mean?

Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Clancy and Clarke boy or girl names?

Clancy is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.

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