Clark vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Clark Rank #438

Shane Rank #602

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Clark or Shane more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Clark and Shane mean?

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

Are Clark and Shane boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.