Clark vs Kayce

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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Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#420
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Case

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Kayce Rank #420

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 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

Kayce ___

  • Kayce James
  • Kayce Lee
  • Kayce Grant
  • Kayce Dean
  • Kayce Cole
  • Kayce Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Kayce more popular?

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Kayce mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clark and Kayce boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Kayce is primarily a boy name.

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