Clarke vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Kirk Rank #2,573

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Kirk more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Kirk mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Clarke and Kirk boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.