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Clark vs Cairo

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Cairo mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Clark and Cairo boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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