Scott vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scottie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Scott Rank #566
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #566 for Scott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Scott ___

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott Alan
  • Scott Lee
  • Scott David
  • Scott Thomas
  • Scott James

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Scott

Todd Brenda Craig Tracy Darren

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Theodore mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Scott and Theodore boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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