Clark vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Clark Rank #438

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Ellis mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Clark and Ellis boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.