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Clark vs Gregory

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

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Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Gregory Rank #538

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #538 for Gregory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Gregory more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Clark and Gregory mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Clark and Gregory boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.

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