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Shane vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Clark Rank #438

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Clark more popular?

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

What do Shane and Clark mean?

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

Are Shane and Clark boy or girl names?

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

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