What origin is the name Scot?

Scot comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Scot a popular name?

Scot is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Scot does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Scot?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Scot — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Scot

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Scot

Scot

Boy

english

1 syllable

Scot is an english boy's name meaning "An English name for males indicating someone of Scottish origin or a wanderer who travels across the land.".

With english roots, Scot is a boy name that means "An English name for males indicating someone of Scottish origin or a wanderer who travels across the land.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name for males indicating someone of Scottish origin or a wanderer who travels across the land.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Scot

Very rare in US records

What does Scot mean?

Scot is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name for males indicating someone of Scottish origin or a wanderer who travels across the land.".