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Clark vs Clarke

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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Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,358
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Clarke Rank #3,358

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Clarke more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clark and Clarke mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and Clarke boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.

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