Scarlett
Meaning
"bright red color"
Origin: Old French escarlate
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #27
- Total SSA Count
- 5,894
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Scar, Letty
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"bright red color"
Origin: Old French escarlate
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #27 for Scarlett.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Scarlett at #27 in the United States.
Scarlett means "bright red color" (Old French escarlate origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Scarlett is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.