Jay vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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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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Jay Rank #397

Clark Rank #438

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

Is Jay or Clark more popular?

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

What do Jay and Clark mean?

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

Are Jay and Clark boy or girl names?

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