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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Clerk, scholar
- Origin
- English (surname, from Old English clerc / Latin clericus)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KLARK
Clark is a boy's name pronounced KLARK, originally an English surname meaning clerk or scholar, rooted in the Old English clerc and Latin clericus. It carries a timeless, vintage feel that fits parents drawn to classic names with an occupational surname history. If you're researching Clark, its story starts as a title for a learned or literate person before it became a given name.
Meaning & Origin of Clark
Meaning: Clerk, scholar.
Origin: English (surname, from Old English clerc / Latin clericus).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Clark
KLARKIPA /ˈklɑːrk/
Popularity of Clark
Clark reached its peak popularity in 1881, when it ranked #176 with 66 babies given the name; in 2024, it sat at #437 with 725 babies, showing it's held on in the SSA's data from 1880 through 2024 without matching that 19th-century peak position.
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FAQ
What does the name Clark mean?
Clerk, scholar. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Clark?
Clark is pronounced KLARK (IPA: /ˈklɑːrk/).
Is Clark a popular name right now?
Clark peaked at #176 in 1881 and is ranked #437 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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