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Scott: Meaning & Origin

Scott is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “From Scotland; Celtic origin meaning "from the land of the Scots"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 27% of baby names. With 1 syllable, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

SKOT

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

73/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 27% of popular names.

Nicknames

Scotty

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

35%
34
2010
22
Current
#40
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott David
  • Scott James
  • Scott Robert

Famous Namesakes

  • Scott Bakula (actor)
  • Scott Adams (cartoonist)