Cabot - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Cabot \c(a)-bot\ is of French origin. Possibly means "to sail". John Cabot (15th century) was an Italian-born English explorer and navigator. In Italy, he is known as Giovanni Caboto (which is his original name). Also, more recently, the name of a prominent Boston mercantile and shipping family.

Cabot has 1 variant form: Cabbot.

A baby name that sounds like Cabot is Cobbett.

Cabot is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cabot. Compare Cabot with related baby names.