Scott vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Scott Rank #566

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Reed mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Reed boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.