What does the name Scott mean?

The name Scott means "Scotsman".

What is the origin of the name Scott?

Scott is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 517 babies were named Scott in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Scott is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 517 →

All-Time Total: 773,239

Peak Year: 1971

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

Boy names closely related to Scott

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Girl names closely related to Scott

Claire Charlotte Lyla Grace Savannah Jemma Stella Savanna

Names with similar meaning to Scott

Scot Scottie Scotty

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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