Clark vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Liam mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Clark and Liam boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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