Clark vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Clark Rank #438

Philip Rank #522

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Clark or Philip more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Clark and Philip mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Clark and Philip boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.