Scott vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Scott Rank #566

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Jeffrey mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Scott and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.