# Clark vs cleary

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Clark
*name · IPA /klɑː(ɹ)k/ · frequency rank #3,744*
An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation for a scribe, secretary, or cleric.

### cleary
*noun · frequency rank #30,734*
A clear marble (sphere used in games), usually colored, but without decoration or design.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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