Gregory vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Gregory Rank #538

Scott Rank #566

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Gregory or Scott more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Scott mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Gregory and Scott boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.