Lewis vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Lewis Rank #435
Clark Rank #438

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Clark more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Clark mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Lewis and Clark boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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