Clark vs Spencer

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
Full profile for Clark →

Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
840
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Spencer →

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Spencer mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Clark and Spencer boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Spencer vs Clark Clark vs Creed Clark vs Kane Clark vs Colin Clark vs Bruce
← Full profile: Clark ← Full profile: Spencer Browse all baby names