Clark vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clark Rank #438

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Jake mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Jake boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.