Clark vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Clark Rank #438

Lance Rank #843

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Clark or Lance more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Clark and Lance mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Clark and Lance boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.