Milton vs Scout

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

American

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Milton Rank #1,429

Scout Rank #1,485

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1485 for Scout.

Is Milton or Scout more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Scout at #1485 in the United States.

What do Milton and Scout mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin).

Are Milton and Scout boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Scout is primarily a boy name.