Clarke vs Karlee

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

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Karlee

Girl #1,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,701
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kar, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Karlee Rank #1,701

Karlee is more popular, ranked #1701 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

Karlee ___

  • Karlee Anne
  • Karlee Grace
  • Karlee Mae
  • Karlee Elizabeth
  • Karlee Jo
  • Karlee Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Karlee

Hadley Brayden Avery Rylee Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Karlee more popular?

Karlee is more popular, ranked #1701 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Karlee mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Karlee means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarke and Karlee boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Karlee is primarily a girl name.

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