Scott vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Scott Rank #566

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Brooks mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Brooks boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.