Clark vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Clark Rank #438

Bruce Rank #540

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Clark or Bruce more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Clark and Bruce mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Clark and Bruce boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.