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Clarke

Pronunciation: [ kl-AHRK ]

Boy Name #3,358 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3358, Clarke is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Clarke is a boy name, recorded for 35 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-AHRK.

Parents who love the name Clarke often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#3,358
Total SSA Count
35

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie Clarie

Also a Girl Name

Clarke is also used as a girl name, ranked #1872.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarke

Is Clarke a boy or girl name?
Clarke is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3358. As a girl name, it is ranked #1872. Clarke is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Clarke?
Clarke is pronounced kl-AHRK.
How popular is the name Clarke?
Clarke is currently ranked #3358 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Clarke?
Common nicknames for Clarke include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie.
Is Clarke a common or rare name?
Clarke is an uncommon name, ranked #3358 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clarke

Clarke is a boy name .

Is Clarke a boy or girl name? Clarke is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,358 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,872. Clarke is more commonly used as a girl name.

Clarke is currently ranked #3,358 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clarke include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Clarke include Clark, Clarence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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