Hugh vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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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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Hugh Rank #765

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Scott mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Hugh and Scott boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.