Scott vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Scott Rank #566

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Sean mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Scott and Sean boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.