Clarke vs Lucinda

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
Lucinda Rank #1,723

Lucinda is more popular, ranked #1723 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

Lucinda ___

  • Lucinda Rose
  • Lucinda Grace
  • Lucinda Mae
  • Lucinda Claire
  • Lucinda Anne
  • Lucinda Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Lucinda

Beatrice Evangeline Arabella Edmund Alistair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Lucinda more popular?

Lucinda is more popular, ranked #1723 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Lucinda mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Lucinda means "light, illuminated" (Latin lux origin).

Are Clarke and Lucinda boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Lucinda is primarily a girl name.

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