Apollo vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#415
Total SSA Count
776
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pol, Pollo

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
Nicknames
Cla, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Clark Rank #438

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 vs #438 for Clark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Apollo ___

  • Apollo James
  • Apollo Alexander
  • Apollo Gabriel
  • Apollo Orion
  • Apollo Maximus
  • Apollo Grant

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 Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Clark more popular?

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Clark mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Apollo and Clark boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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