Clark vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Clark and Olivia mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Clark and Olivia boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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