Clark vs Gavin

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

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Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 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

Gavin ___

  • Gavin James
  • Gavin Michael
  • Gavin Thomas
  • Gavin Lee
  • Gavin Scott
  • Gavin Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Gavin mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Clark and Gavin boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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