Lane vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lane

Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Lane Rank #261

Clark Rank #438

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Lane or Clark more popular?

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Lane and Clark mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Lane and Clark boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.