Scott vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

Latin English German European

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Scott Rank #566

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Augustus mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Scott and Augustus boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.