Scott vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Scott Rank #566

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Roy mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Scott and Roy boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.