Clark vs Anderson

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

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Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Anderson mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Clark and Anderson boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.

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