Scott vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Scott Rank #566

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Seth mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Scott and Seth boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.