What does the name Clarke mean?

Clarke is a gender-neutral name of English origin: occupational surname meaning 'clerk, scholar'.

When was the name Clarke most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Clarke peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Clarke?

Names similar to Clarke in origin and style include Duke, Brooke, Drake, Clive, Royce.

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Clarke

gender-neutral name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

occupational surname meaning 'clerk, scholar'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Clarke peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Clarke

Duke Brooke Drake Clive Royce Case

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