Clarke vs Zac

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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Zac

Boy #3,385 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,385
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zacky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Zac Rank #3,385

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 vs #3385 for Zac.

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

Zac ___

  • Zac James
  • Zac Michael
  • Zac Thomas
  • Zac Oliver
  • Zac Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Zac

Jake Max Lily Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Zac more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 compared to Zac at #3385 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Zac mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarke and Zac boy or girl names?

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

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