Scott vs Danny

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 #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Scott Rank #566

Danny Rank #642

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Scott or Danny more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Scott and Danny mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Scott and Danny boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.