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Scott vs Conor

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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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Scott Rank #566
Conor Rank #709

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #709 for Conor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Conor more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Scott and Conor mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Scott and Conor boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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