Clark vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Clark Rank #438

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Colson mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Clark and Colson boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.