Clark

Clark Meaning & Origin

About Clark
The name Clark is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clerec," meaning "scribe" or "clerk." It was originally an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a clerk or a scholar. As a given name, Clark signifies someone who is intelligent, scholarly, and associated with clerical or administrative work. It is also associated with qualities such as organization, precision, and attention to detail.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Clark are male.

Clark Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.54% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C4062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 R K
🌐 IPA
/klɑrk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C462

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clark in Braille

Here's how to represent Clark in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Clark in braille

How to Spell the Name Clark in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Clark using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Clark in sign language

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