Scott vs Wilder

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 #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Scott Rank #566

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Wilder mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Wilder boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.