Clark vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Clark Rank #438

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Jared mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clark and Jared boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.