Cabot - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cabot \c(a)-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#17848 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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