Clark

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. KLAHRK  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec originally meaning "priest". A famous bearer of the surname was William Clark (1770-1838), an explorer of the west of North America. It was also borne by the American actor Clark Gable (1901-1960).

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Entry updated November 20, 2020