Clark
Clark: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɑː(ɹ)k/ · /ˈklaɹk/
Meaning and origin of Clark
Root meaning: “clergyman; learned man”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English clerc (“clergyman; learned man”), whence also clerk.
How popular is Clark?
Since 1880, 354 girls and 50,851 boys in the U.S. have been named Clark (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3947 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #176 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #377 for boys, with 855 babies given the name.
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Clark FAQ
What does the name Clark mean?
Clark traces back to a root meaning "clergyman; learned man". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English clerc (“clergyman; learned man”), whence also clerk.
What is the origin of the name Clark?
Clark is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Clark?
Since 1880, 354 girls and 50,851 boys in the U.S. have been named Clark (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3947 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #176 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #377 for boys, with 855 babies given the name.
Is Clark a boy or girl name?
Clark is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 354 girls and 50,851 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.