Clark vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Clark Rank #438

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Derek mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Clark and Derek boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.