Scott vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Scott Rank #566

Hugh Rank #765

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Scott or Hugh more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Scott and Hugh mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Scott and Hugh boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.