Clarke vs Welles

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
Welles Rank #3,522

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 vs #3522 for Welles.

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

Welles ___

  • Welles James
  • Welles Henry
  • Welles Thomas
  • Welles Edward
  • Welles Arthur
  • Welles George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Welles

Arden Monroe Cary Marlowe Bette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Welles more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Welles mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Clarke and Welles boy or girl names?

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

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