Clark vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Clark Rank #438

Colby Rank #582

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Clark or Colby more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Clark and Colby mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clark and Colby boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.