Scott vs Drake

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

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#662
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Scott Rank #566
Drake Rank #662

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #662 for Drake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Drake more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Scott and Drake mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Scott and Drake boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.

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