Clark vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Clark Rank #438

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Richard mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clark and Richard boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.