Ward vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Ward Rank #3,309

Clarke Rank #3,358

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Ward or Clarke more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Ward and Clarke mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Ward and Clarke boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.