Scott vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Scott Rank #566

Lee Rank #715

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Scott or Lee more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Scott and Lee mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Scott and Lee boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.