Clark vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Clark Rank #438

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Russell mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Clark and Russell boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.