Clark vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Clark Rank #438

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Malcolm mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Clark and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.