Scott vs Dennis

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 #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

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Scott Rank #566

Dennis Rank #708

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Scott or Dennis more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Scott and Dennis mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Scott and Dennis boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.