Clarke vs Emerick

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

✓ All Clear
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Emerick

Boy #3,462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole power, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,462
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Erick, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Emerick Rank #3,462

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 vs #3462 for Emerick.

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

Emerick ___

  • Emerick James
  • Emerick Thomas
  • Emerick William
  • Emerick Charles
  • Emerick John
  • Emerick Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Emerick

Elliot Jasper Ambrose Harriet Cecelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Emerick more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 compared to Emerick at #3462 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Emerick mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Emerick means "whole power, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarke and Emerick boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Emerick is primarily a boy name.

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