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Clark vs Samson

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

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Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Samson Rank #523

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Samson more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Clark and Samson mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Samson boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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