Clark vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Clark Rank #438

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Paul mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Clark and Paul boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.