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Clark vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Asa Rank #475

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Asa more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Clark and Asa mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Asa boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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