Wade vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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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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Wade Rank #341

Clark Rank #438

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Wade or Clark more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Wade and Clark mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Wade and Clark boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.