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Clark

male

Meaning

"Cleric; Scribe"

From an occupational surname for a cleric or scholar, it is used as a given name, often evoking traditional Anglo naming patterns.

Popularity History of Clark

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#437Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#437

Clark was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
0

same as 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Clark Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Clark.

1 ideas
Clarky
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Clark

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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