Clarke vs Layden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Layden mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Clarke and Layden boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.