Deegan vs Scotty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

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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
Nicknames
Scott, Scot

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Scotty Rank #1,766

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1766 for Scotty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Scotty ___

  • Scotty James
  • Scotty Lee
  • Scotty Ray
  • Scotty Alan
  • Scotty Douglas
  • Scotty Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

If you choose Scotty

Bobby Tommy Ricky Jamie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Scotty more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Scotty at #1766 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Scotty mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin).

Are Deegan and Scotty boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Scotty is primarily a boy name.

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