Lawrence vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Lawrence Rank #510

Scott Rank #566

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Lawrence or Scott more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Scott mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Lawrence and Scott boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.