Clark

Clark is a English boy's name. An English occupational name meaning "clerk" or "scholar". Its superhero connections and strong sound have a capable, dignified quality.

How popular is Clark in the United States?

In 2024, 725 boys in the United States were named Clark, making it the 437th most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 383rd a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 883 births.

Records for Clark go back to 1880, and 50,351 babies have been given the name since.

What Clark means and where it comes from

An English occupational name meaning "clerk" or "scholar". Its superhero connections and strong sound have a capable, dignified quality.

Clark is of English origin, described as classic and strong in style.

Is Clark a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Clark went to 20 girls and 725 boys — 97% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Clark

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Clark

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clark mean?

An English occupational name meaning "clerk" or "scholar". Its superhero connections and strong sound have a capable, dignified quality.

Where does the name Clark come from?

Clark is of English origin, and is usually described as classic and strong in style.

How popular is Clark in the United States?

In 2024, 725 boys in the United States were named Clark, making it the 437th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Clark a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Clark went to 20 girls and 725 boys — 97% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Clark?

Clay is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Clark.

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