Clark vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clark Rank #438

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Preston mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and Preston boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.