Jared vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Jared Rank #394

Clark Rank #438

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

Is Jared or Clark more popular?

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

What do Jared and Clark mean?

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

Are Jared and Clark boy or girl names?

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