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Clark vs Jensen

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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Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Jensen mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Clark and Jensen boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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