Clark vs Johnathan

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
Full profile for Clark →

Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Johnathan Rank #518

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #518 for Johnathan.

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

Johnathan ___

  • Johnathan James
  • Johnathan Michael
  • Johnathan David
  • Johnathan Thomas
  • Johnathan Lee
  • Johnathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Johnathan

Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Katherine Joshua

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Johnathan more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Clark and Johnathan mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Johnathan vs Clark Clark vs Daxton Clark vs Killian Clark vs Preston Clark vs Martin
← Full profile: Clark ← Full profile: Johnathan Browse all baby names