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Clark vs Kyle

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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Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Kyle Rank #440

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #440 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Kyle more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Clark and Kyle mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Clark and Kyle boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.

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