Danny vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Danny Rank #642

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Scott mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Danny and Scott boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.