Clark vs Major

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
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Major Rank #581

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #581 for Major.

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

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Major

Knox Legend True Blaze Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Major more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Clark and Major mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Clark and Major boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.

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