Scout - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Scout \s-cout\ is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "to listen". Occupational name: someone who gathers information quietly. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore named their daughter Scout after a character in "To Kill a Mockingbird".

Scout has 1 variant form: Scoutt.

Scout is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Scout. Click here to compare Scout with related baby names.