Scott vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Scott Rank #566

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Hugo mean?

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

Are Scott and Hugo boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.