Amelia vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Cla, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clark Rank #438

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #438 for Clark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Clark ___

  • Clark James
  • Clark Henry
  • Clark William
  • Clark Reid
  • Clark Thomas
  • Clark Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clark more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clark mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Clark boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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