Scott vs Lawrence

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 #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

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Scott Rank #566

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Lawrence mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Scott and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.