Scott vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Scott Rank #566

Sam Rank #652

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Scott or Sam more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Scott and Sam mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Scott and Sam boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.