Clay vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Clay Rank #544

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Clark mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Clay and Clark boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.