Scott

Boy's name

Scott is of Old English origin, derived from the word "scotti" meaning "a Gael" or "a Gaelic-speaking person."

Meaning Scotsman
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 517
Peak year 1971

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Scott Disick - Reality TV personality, entrepreneur
  • Scott Eastwood - Actor, model
  • Scott Caan - Actor, Hawaii Five-0
  • Scott Bakula - Actor, Quantum Leap, NCIS: New Orleans
  • Scott Speedman - Actor, Felicity, Underworld
  • Scott Foley - Actor, Scandal, Felicity
  • Scott Stapp - Musician, Creed lead singer
  • Scott Weiland - Musician, Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver
  • Scott Hamilton - Figure skater, Olympic gold medalist
  • Scott Kelly - Astronaut, spent a year in space

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