Clark vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Clark Rank #438

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and King mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and King boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.