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Clarke vs Bauer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #3,358
Bauer Rank #3,248

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Bauer more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Bauer mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Clarke and Bauer boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.

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