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, but the name is unusual enough to apply to both genders.

Baby names that sound like Scout are Scott and Scot. Other similar baby names are Scotty and Scotto.

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