Sterling vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish 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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Sterling Rank #373

Clark Rank #438

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Sterling or Clark more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Clark mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Sterling and Clark boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.