Dennis vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Dennis Rank #708

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Scott mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Dennis and Scott boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.