Scott vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Scott Rank #566

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Clark mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Scott and Clark boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.