Scotty vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Scotty Rank #1,766
Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1766 for Scotty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotty or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Scotty at #1766 in the United States.

What do Scotty and Kent mean?

Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Scotty and Kent boy or girl names?

Scotty is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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