Clark name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 20th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old English

Usage: English

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Clark

c-la-rk

Meaning: Clergyman, Cleric, Occupational Name, Scholar, Surname and Priest

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What does Clark mean?
Variations of Clark
How popular is Clark?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Clark
Sibling Names for Clark
Famous People Named Clark
Lists having Clark

What does Clark mean?

Clark's meaning is Clergyman, Cleric, Occupational Name, Scholar, Surname or Priest is a gender insensitive name and rooted from Old English is used in English.

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How do I pronounce Clark?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Clark is c-la-rk.

Variants of Clark

Clarke

Names that rhyme with Clark

How popular is the name Clark?

Clark was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 45641 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 1881, 877 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 175th position.

However after 166 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names an amazing 103 times

In England and Wales, Clark was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 1025 babies.

At its zenith in 2014,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Clark is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 1959 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 180 people have been named Clark in France. But Clark is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name. According to our research, at least 60000 people have been bestowed Clark around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	377	850	5752	21
2017	380	855	6002	20
2016	377	861	7182	16
2015	372	863	7580	15
2014	383	811	13035	7

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Clark in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	60	80	0	5
	52	11	25	4
	31	85	0	7
	4	20	0	7
	22	0	0	0

What numbers say about Clark?

Letter K as your capstone represents your negative attitude and indeterminacy. Positive energy adores your spirit. You rock as a person. You are born for so much more than you think. Your motto is: be the change you want to see in the world and make a difference while you are alive. You like your freedom and independence. You are an ambitious person, who's driven by success and high aspirations.

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Estrella - Used especially in Spanish noteworthy, Estrella means "Star" is originated from Latin is aimed at baby girls. Noteworthy name Estrella managed to bag 432nd position on baby girl chart in 2011 in United States
Frieda - Prevalently used in Norwegian and Finnish long standing and darling, Frieda is rooted from German and Germanic, meaning of Frieda is "Mighty or Lady" is used as a baby girl name
Harlow - Used chiefly in English unfading and prevalent, Harlow means "Meadow of the Hares or Rocky Hill" and is given to both boys and girls is originated from Old English
Maci - Used in English illustrous, Maci came from Old French and Old English, Maci means "Weapon, Mattea or Domain of Maccius" is aimed at both genders
Marlin means Blend of Mary or Lynn, Little Hawk or Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War) is a gender-neutral name majorly used in Danish, Swedish and Norwegian is rooted from Latin and Celtic

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Sibling Names for Clark

Are you considering naming your baby boy Clark? If so, you may be wondering what sibling names would complement this classic and strong name. To help you out, we've compiled a list of 10 great sibling names for Clark that are sure to make your family feel complete.

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Famous people named Clark

Clark Blaise, Canadian-American author
Clark MacGregor, Republican U.S. Representative
Clark Byers, American sign maker
Clark Eldridge, was one of the engineers
Clark R. Mollenhoff, American journalist, lawyer
Clark Henry Wells, career officer in the United States Navy
Clark Aldrich, American author and practitioner
Clark Dimond, guitarist, composer and author
Clark Haas, Clark S. Haas, Jr
Clark Coolidge, American poet
Clark McCauley, American social psychologist
Clark Hamilton, American politician from Malad City, Idaho
Clark Mills, American designer and builder of boats
Clark Howell, Pulitzer Prize winning American newspaper man and politician

Clark A. Murdock, senior adviser at Center for Strategic and International Studies
Clark Tippet, danseur and choreographer
Clark Stanley, the self-styled "Rattlesnake King
Clark Burdick, U.S. Representative from Rhode Island
Clark Adams, prominent American freethought leader and activist
Clark Franklin Rinehart, was born in Ridgeway, Missouri, 30 May 1910
Clark Hoyt, American journalist
Clark Gruening, attorney and Democratic Party politician
Clark Leiblee, American track and field athlete
Clark Heinrich, American author living
Clark L. Wilson, American industrial psychologist
Clark Wissler, American anthropologist
Clark L. Hull, American psychologist
Clark Blanchard Millikan, distinguished professor of aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology

Clark Ashton Smith, self-educated American poet, sculptor
Clark Gable, American film actor and military officer
Clark Clifford, American lawyer
Clark Terry, Clark Virgil Terry Jr
Clark Kerr, American professor of economics and academic administrator
Clark Jenkins, Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's third Senate district since 2003
Clark Howard, popular consumer expert and host of the nationally syndicated 'Clark Howard Show'
Clark T. Randt Jr., Clark T. "Sandy" Randt Jr
Clark Griffith, American Major League Baseball pitcher
Clark McConachy, New Zealand professional player of English billiards and snooker
Clark Graebner, retired American professional tennis player