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Kyle vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
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

Kyle Rank #440
Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #440 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Clark mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Kyle and Clark boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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