Scott

Scott Meaning & Origin

About Scott
The name Scott is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "scuit" or "scot," meaning "someone from Scotland." It is a surname turned given name that became popular as a first name in the 19th century. The name Scott is often associated with qualities such as strength, loyalty, and determination, reflecting the historical significance of Scotland and its people.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Scott are male.

Scott Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.91% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/skɑt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scott in Braille

Here's how to represent Scott in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Scott in braille

How to Spell the Name Scott in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Scott using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Scott in sign language

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