Scott is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning “From Scotland; Celtic origin meaning "from the land of the Scots".” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Scotty. As of 2023, Scott ranks #599 among boys' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #526 in 2019.
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SKOT
Phonetic spelling
Currently #599 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Scott means “From Scotland; Celtic origin meaning "from the land of the Scots".” It is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Scott is pronounced SKOT.
Scott is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Scott currently ranks #599 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Scott include Scotty.
Middle names that pair well with Scott include Scott Michael, Scott David, Scott James, Scott Robert.
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