Clark vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

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Clark Rank #438

Lawrence Rank #510

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Clark or Lawrence more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Clark and Lawrence mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Clark and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.