Sam vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

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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Sam Rank #652

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Scott mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Sam and Scott boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.