Clark vs Orion

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

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Orion mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Clark and Orion boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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