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Duke vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #710 for Duke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Scott mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Duke and Scott boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.

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