Clark vs Boston

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Boston Rank #628

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #628 for Boston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Boston more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Clark and Boston mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and Boston boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.

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