Clark vs Tanner

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 #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Clark Rank #438

Tanner Rank #443

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Clark or Tanner more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Clark and Tanner mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Clark and Tanner boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.