Clark vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Clark Rank #438

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Avery mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Clark and Avery boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.