Clark vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Clark Rank #438

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Colin mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clark and Colin boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.