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Clark vs Sean

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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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Sean mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Clark and Sean boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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