Clark vs Clem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #9,809 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin clemens

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Clark Rank #438

Clem Rank #9,809

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #9809 for Clem.

Is Clark or Clem more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clark and Clem mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin).

Are Clark and Clem boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Clem is primarily a boy name.