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Edwin vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Clark Rank #438

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Clark more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Clark mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Edwin and Clark boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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