Clark vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Clark Rank #438

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Walter mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Clark and Walter boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.