Clark vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clark Rank #438

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Wells mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Clark and Wells boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.