Eric vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Eric Rank #252

Clark Rank #438

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Eric or Clark more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Eric and Clark mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Eric and Clark boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.