Brantley vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Brantley Rank #481
Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #481 for Brantley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brantley ___

  • Brantley James
  • Brantley Wayne
  • Brantley Lee
  • Brantley Ray
  • Brantley Dale
  • Brantley Keith

Clark ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantley or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Clark mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Brantley and Clark boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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