Gerald vs Scottie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Latin

Scottish American English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Scottie Rank #1,191

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1191 for Scottie.

Is Gerald or Scottie more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Scottie at #1191 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Scottie mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Scottie means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Latin origin).

Are Gerald and Scottie boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Scottie is primarily a boy name.