Scout

Meaning of Scout

To explore or gather information, or a watchman.

Scout has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Scout

After ranking as high as #695 in 2022, Scout has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Scout

• Scout Taylor-Compton
  Actress in horror films
• Scout Willis
  Actress and singer
• Scout LaRue Willis
  American actress and artist
• Scout Niblett
  English indie rock musician
• Scout Bassett
  Paralympic track and field athlete

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Questions about the name Scout

What does the name Scout mean?

Scout means to explore or gather information, or a watchman, and it comes from English origins.

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

Scout is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Scout?

Scout did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Scout most popular?

Scout peaked at #695 in 2022.