Clarke vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Gates mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Clarke and Gates boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.