Considering a Scottish boy baby name for your new bundle? Here are some of the most Popular Scottish Boys’ Names in 2017.

The List of the Most Common Scottish Boys’ Names

The official list can be seen below:

Rank Name (Births registered in 2017)
1 Jack (453)
2 Oliver (355)
3 James (342)
4 Lewis (341)
5 Noah (300)
6 Logan (299)
7 Harris (284)
8 Alexander (278)
9 Leo (265)
10 Harry (263)

A break down of the Top  Scottish Originating Names

Topping the list of names are Alec which is the pet form of Alexander. Angus, Blair, Brodie and Cameron are some of the other top contenders.

Among the others is Drew, the Scottish pet form of Andrew,

Euan from the Gaelic name Eoghan and Evan which means God is gracious. Ewan is the Gaelic version of the name John.

Then there is Finlay meaning white warrior and Fraser from Norman origins.

Some of the more common Popular Scottish Boys’ Names in 2017 were Kyle, which is from the Gaelic word caol and Logan meaning hollow.

Malcolm from the Gaelic name Meal Coluim, Murray from the area of Moray,

Neil which is a variation of the name Nicholas, Robert, very common, meaning bright flame and Scott which means someone from Scotland.

Many more names grace the names for the most Popular Scottish Boys’ Names in 2017 as these are just to the top and most popular ones from the year. Jack, James, Oliver and Lewis are other popular names and so are Noah, Abbott, Leo, Charlie, Mason and Jacob. Some names have dual meanings and some have unknown meanings recorded.

Useful Resources

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