Scott vs Gregory

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 #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Scott Rank #566

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Gregory mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Scott and Gregory boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.