Scott vs Trevor

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

All Clear

Trevor

Boy #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, great settlement"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
451
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Scott Rank #566
Trevor Rank #626

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #626 for Trevor.

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

Trevor ___

  • Trevor James
  • Trevor Scott
  • Trevor Michael
  • Trevor Lee
  • Trevor John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Scott

Todd Brenda Craig Tracy Darren

If you choose Trevor

Ethan Logan Connor Paige Kayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Trevor more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Trevor at #626 in the United States.

What do Scott and Trevor mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Trevor means "large homestead, great settlement" (Welsh origin).

Are Scott and Trevor boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Trevor is primarily a boy name.

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