Clark vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Clark Rank #438

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Stephen mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clark and Stephen boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.