Clarke vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Sampson Rank #3,474

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Clarke or Sampson more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Sampson mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarke and Sampson boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.