Clark vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Clark Rank #438

Allen Rank #574

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Clark or Allen more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Clark and Allen mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Clark and Allen boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.