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Troy vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Troy Rank #531
Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Clark mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Troy and Clark boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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