Clark vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Clark Rank #438

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Emerson mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Clark and Emerson boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.