Scott

Meaning of Scott

It refers to someone from Scotland, or a Scottish speaker.

Scott has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Scott

Scott is climbing again, up to #534 in 2025 from #565 in 2024 after peaking at #158 in 2000.

Notable people named Scott

• Scott Eastwood
  Actor and model
• Scott Disick
  Reality television personality
• Scottie Pippen
  Basketball player
• Scott Baio
  Actor
• F. Scott Fitzgerald
  Author

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Questions about the name Scott

What does the name Scott mean?

Scott means it refers to someone from scotland, or a scottish speaker, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Scott a boy's or a girl's name?

Scott is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Scott?

In 2025, Scott ranked #534 for boys, up from #565 the year before.

When was Scott most popular?

Scott peaked at #158 in 2000.