Clark vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Noah mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Noah boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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