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Rio vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Rio Rank #517
Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #517 for Rio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Clark mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Rio and Clark boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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