Scott vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Scott Rank #566

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Johnny mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Scott and Johnny boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.