Reed vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Reed Rank #422

Clark Rank #438

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Reed or Clark more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Reed and Clark mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Reed and Clark boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.