Clark vs Gideon

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

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gid, Giddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 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

Gideon ___

  • Gideon James
  • Gideon Paul
  • Gideon Alexander
  • Gideon Thomas
  • Gideon Luke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Gideon mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Gideon boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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