Asa vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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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
Nicknames
Cla, Cly, Clie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #475 for Asa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

Clark ___

  • Clark James
  • Clark Henry
  • Clark William
  • Clark Reid
  • Clark Thomas
  • Clark Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Clark mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Asa and Clark boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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