Scott vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Scott Rank #566

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Edgar mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Edgar boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.