Clark vs Trust

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

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Trust

Boy #4,270 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, reliance, confidence"

Origin: Old Norse traust

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,270
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tru, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Trust Rank #4,270

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #4270 for Trust.

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

Trust ___

  • Trust Isaiah
  • Trust Emmanuel
  • Trust Elijah
  • Trust Michael
  • Trust David
  • Trust Joshua

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Trust

Faith Hope Justice Valor Grace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Trust more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Trust at #4270 in the United States.

What do Clark and Trust mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Trust means "faith, reliance, confidence" (Old Norse traust origin).

Are Clark and Trust boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Trust is primarily a boy name.

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