Clark

At a Glance: Name: Clark – Meaning: clerk, scholar – Origin: English (surname, from Old English clerc / Latin clericus) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KLARK

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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

Phonetic: KLARK   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Clark mean?

Clerk, scholar. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clark)

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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