Klark

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How to Pronounce Klark

Pronounced KLARK /ˈklɑːrk/High

Meaning: Klark is a K-respelling of Clark, an English occupational surname from 'clerk' - a cleric or scholar - carried into first-name use (and famous via Clark Kent). The meaning rides on Clark; the spelling is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold respelling of Clark: Klark carries 'cleric, scholar' (said 'KLARK'). Modern spelling of an old surname.

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MeaningKlark is a K-respelling of Clark, an English occupational surname from 'clerk' - a cleric or scholar - carried into first-name use (and famous via Clark Kent). The meaning rides on Clark; the spelling is modern.

U.S. rank (2023)#6084 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Klark is a modern K-spelling of the English surname Clark ('cleric, scholar'), long used as a first name. The respelling is new; the roots are old (said 'KLARK').

As a spelling it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Klark simply respells Clark - an English surname from 'clerk,' meaning a cleric or scholar, and famous as Superman's Clark Kent (said 'KLARK').

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Klark — respelling of Clark; English surname 'cleric, scholar'

Variations

ClarkClarkeKlarke

Nicknames

KlaK

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Klark mean?

Klark respells Clark, an English surname meaning 'cleric, scholar.'

How do you pronounce Klark?

It's said KLARK /ˈklɑːrk/ - one syllable.

Is Klark a boy or girl name?

Klark is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Klark?

Klark is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.