Pierce vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Pierce Rank #541

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Clark mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Pierce and Clark boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.