Clarke
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Clarke
Clarke derives from the Old English and Middle English word "clerk," meaning a scholar, scribe, or ecclesiastical official, ultimately rooted in Late Latin "clericus." The name became established as a surname in medieval England and Scotland, and is primarily used in English-speaking countries; it has no specific religious association, though historically many clerks were employed by the Church.
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Etymology
Clarke derives from the Old English and Middle English word "clerk," meaning a scholar, scribe, or ecclesiastical official, ultimately rooted in Late Latin "clericus." The name became established as a surname in medieval England and Scotland, and is primarily used in English-speaking countries; it has no specific religious association, though historically many clerks were employed by the Church.
Clarke currently ranks #3,193 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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