Clark vs Kayson

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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Kayson

Boy #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#291
Total SSA Count
1,146
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kays

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Kayson Rank #291

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 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

Kayson ___

  • Kayson James
  • Kayson Lee
  • Kayson Cole
  • Kayson Reese
  • Kayson Blake
  • Kayson Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Kayson

Brayden Landon Hadley Kinsley Zayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Kayson more popular?

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Kayson mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Clark and Kayson boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.

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