Clark vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Clark Rank #438

Erik Rank #477

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Clark or Erik more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Clark and Erik mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clark and Erik boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.