Stephen vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Stephen Rank #378

Scott Rank #566

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Stephen or Scott more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Scott mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Stephen and Scott boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.