Chip vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chip

Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,313
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chip Rank #3,313
Clarke Rank #1,872

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 vs #3313 for Chip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chip ___

  • Chip Robert
  • Chip William
  • Chip James
  • Chip Thomas
  • Chip Allen
  • Chip Michael

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chip

Skip Bud Suzy Penny Dick

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chip or Clarke more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and Clarke mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin).

Are Chip and Clarke boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a girl name.

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