Clarke vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Richard mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarke and Richard boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.