Scott vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Scott Rank #566

Wilson Rank #645

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Scott or Wilson more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Scott and Wilson mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Scott and Wilson boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.