Clark vs Bowen

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 #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Clark Rank #438

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Bowen mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Clark and Bowen boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.