Clark vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Theodore mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Clark and Theodore boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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