Scott vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Scott Rank #566

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Philip mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Scott and Philip boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.