Clark vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Clark Rank #438

Clay Rank #544

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clark or Clay more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clark and Clay mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and Clay boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.