Scott vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Scott Rank #566

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Jake mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Scott and Jake boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.