Clark vs Emma

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

Clark Rank #438
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #438 for Clark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clark ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Emma mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clark and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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