Clark vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Clark Rank #438

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Brian mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Clark and Brian boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.