Clark vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Clark Rank #438

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Sterling mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and Sterling boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.