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Scott vs Andy

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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Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Scott Rank #566
Andy Rank #489

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #566 for Scott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Andy more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Andy mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Scott and Andy boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.

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