Clark vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Clark Rank #438

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Clark or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Jay mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Clark and Jay boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.