Clark vs Hugo

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

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Hugo mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Clark and Hugo boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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