Clarke vs Dawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Dawn Rank #1,850

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 vs #1872 for Clarke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Dawn ___

  • Dawn Marie
  • Dawn Elizabeth
  • Dawn Michelle
  • Dawn Renee
  • Dawn Louise
  • Dawn Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Dawn

April Joy Gail Lynn Heather

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Dawn more popular?

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Dawn mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Dawn means "first light of day, sunrise" (Old English origin).

Are Clarke and Dawn boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Dawn is primarily a girl name.

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