Clark vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clark Rank #438

Alden Rank #577

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Clark or Alden more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Clark and Alden mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and Alden boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.