Clark vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Clark Rank #438

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Blake mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Clark and Blake boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.