Clarke vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Ward mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Clarke and Ward boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.