Johnny vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Johnny Rank #458

Scott Rank #566

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Johnny or Scott more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Scott mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Johnny and Scott boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.