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Scott vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Scott Rank #566
Albert Rank #607

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #607 for Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Albert more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Scott and Albert mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Scott and Albert boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.

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