Scott - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Scott \s-co-tt\ is pronounced skaht. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "from Scotland, a Scotsman". Mainly used in the 20th century. Actors Scott Glenn, Scott Caan; authors Scott Peck, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Turow; musician Scott Joplin; basketball player Scottie Pippen.

Scott has 4 variant forms: Scot, Scottie, Scotto and Scotty.

For more information, see also the related name Buell.

Baby names that sound like Scott are Scout and Skeet.

Scott is a very popular 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 Scott. Click here to compare Scott with related baby names.