Clarke vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Ken mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clarke and Ken boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.