Scott vs Spencer

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 #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

English American Canadian

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Scott Rank #566

Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Spencer mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Scott and Spencer boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.