Leland vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Leland Rank #548

Scott Rank #566

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Leland or Scott more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Leland and Scott mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Leland and Scott boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.