Clark vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Clark Rank #438

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Frederick mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Clark and Frederick boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.