Clark Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clark Name at a Glance

Name	Clark
Meaning	Derived from a surname meaning cleric or clerk. Famous people: American actor Clark Gable; fictional character Clark Kent, alias Superman.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Clark Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clark means “Derived from a surname meaning cleric or clerk. Famous people: American actor Clark Gable; fictional character Clark Kent, alias Superman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Clark Name Origin

Our database records Clark under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Clark a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Clark is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Clark

When considering Clark for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.