Clarke vs Hansen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

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Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,360
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Hans

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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Hansen Rank #3,360

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Hansen ___

  • Hansen James
  • Hansen Erik
  • Hansen Leif
  • Hansen Thomas
  • Hansen Cole
  • Hansen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Hansen

Soren Ingrid Astrid Gunnar Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Hansen more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Hansen mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Clarke and Hansen boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Hansen is primarily a boy name.

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