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Klarke

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Pronounced KLARK /ˈklɑːrk/High

Meaning: Klarke is a modern respelling of Clarke, an English surname from 'clerk' — a cleric or scholar. Used here for a girl, though it leans to boys and to surname use.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold-spelled Clarke: Klarke means 'clerk; scholar' from a surname (said 'KLARK'). More often a boy's or surname — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningKlarke is a modern respelling of Clarke, an English surname from 'clerk' — a cleric or scholar. Used here for a girl, though it leans to boys and to surname use.
U.S. rank (2024)#12789 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032024

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

As a girl's name Klarke is a modern respelling of Clarke, an English surname from Latin-rooted 'clerk,' meaning a cleric or scholar. It reads as a strong, unisex surname pick but leans to boys, which we note (said 'KLARK').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier surname and boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Klarke restyles Clarke, a surname from 'clerk' — once a scholar or cleric who could read and write. It's used here for a girl, though it leans toward boys and surname use, which we note (said 'KLARK').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Klarke — Respelling of Clarke; surname 'clerk/scholar'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

ClarkeClarkKlark

Nicknames

KlarKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Klarke mean?

Klarke is a respelling of Clarke, an English surname from 'clerk,' meaning a cleric or scholar.

How do you pronounce Klarke?

It's said KLARK /ˈklɑːrk/ — one syllable, like the word 'clerk' shifted to 'clark.'

Is Klarke a boy or girl name?

Klarke is used for both, but leans to boys and to surname use — we note the lean.

How popular is Klarke?

Klarke is rare for girls in the U.S.; Clarke is more familiar as a surname.

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