Scot
Scot: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɒt/ · /ˈskɑt/
Meaning and origin of Scot
Root meaning: “people from Ireland, Irishmen”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of rare usage, variant of Scott.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Scot, from Old English Sċottas (“people from Ireland, Irishmen”), from Late Latin Scōttī (see Scōtī for more). See Scoti.
How popular is Scot?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 13,721 boys in the U.S. have been named Scot (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7042 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #311 in 1970. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Scot
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Scot FAQ
What does the name Scot mean?
Scot traces back to a root meaning "people from Ireland, Irishmen". A male given name transferred from the surname, of rare usage, variant of Scott. Inherited from Middle English Scot, from Old English Sċottas (“people from Ireland, Irishmen”), from Late Latin Scōttī (see Scōtī for more). See Scoti.
What is the origin of the name Scot?
Scot is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Scot?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 13,721 boys in the U.S. have been named Scot (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7042 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #311 in 1970. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Scot a boy or girl name?
Scot is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11 girls and 13,721 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.