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Clark vs Seth

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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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Seth Rank #559

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Seth more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Clark and Seth mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Clark and Seth boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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