Scott - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Scott \s-co-

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 common first name for men (#32 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#34 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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