Clark vs Finley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Finley

Boy #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired hero; white warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,153
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Finley Rank #290

Finley is more popular, ranked #290 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Finley more popular?

Finley is more popular, ranked #290 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Finley mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Finley means "fair-haired hero; white warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clark and Finley boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Finley is primarily a boy name.

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