Scott vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Scott Rank #566

Shawn Rank #639

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Scott or Shawn more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Scott and Shawn mean?

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

Are Scott and Shawn boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.