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The meaning and history of the name Clark.


CLARK: Means "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec meaning "priest", ultimately from Latin clericus. A famous bearer was William Clark, an explorer of the west of North America.

Usage: English
Variants: CLARKE, CLARKSON
Famous People: Clark Gablewiki (Actor, 1901, United States), Helen Clarkwiki (Politician, 1950, New Zealand), James Clark Rosswiki (Explorer, 1800, United Kingdom), Jim Clarkwiki (Racecar Driver, 1936, United Kingdom), Blake Clarkwiki (Actor, 1946, United States), Petula Clarkwiki (Singer, 1932, United Kingdom)