Clarke vs Wave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Wave mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Clarke and Wave boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.