Scott vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Scott Rank #566

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Jay mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Scott and Jay boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.