Jeffrey vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Scott Rank #566

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Jeffrey or Scott more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Scott mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Jeffrey and Scott boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.