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Mark vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
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

Mark Rank #246
Clark Rank #438

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Clark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Mark and Clark mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Mark and Clark boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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