Clark vs Reid

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

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#300
Total SSA Count
1,118
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Reid mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Clark and Reid boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.

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