Clarke vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Johnson Rank #3,553

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Clarke or Johnson more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Johnson mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Clarke and Johnson boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.