Clark vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Clark Rank #438

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Mark mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Clark and Mark boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.