Clark vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Shane Rank #602

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clark ___

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

Shane ___

  • Shane Michael
  • Shane Patrick
  • Shane James
  • Shane Ryan
  • Shane Thomas
  • Shane Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clark

Fletcher Greer Avery Brooks Sutton

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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