Morgan vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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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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Morgan Rank #532

Scott Rank #566

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Morgan or Scott more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Scott mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Morgan and Scott boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.