Clark vs Dakota

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 #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Clark Rank #438

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Dakota mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Clark and Dakota boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.