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Clark vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Albert Rank #607

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #607 for Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Albert more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Clark and Albert mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Clark and Albert boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.

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