Scout

Scout Meaning & Origin

About Scout
The name Scout is of English origin and is primarily used as a gender-neutral name. It is derived from the Old French word "escoute," meaning "to listen" or "to hear." The name Scout signifies someone who is observant, alert, and attentive, often associated with being a keen observer of their surroundings. It can also symbolize someone who is adventurous, curious, and independent, embodying the spirit of exploration and discovery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Scout is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 26.04% and females 73.96%, based on recent birth statistics.

Scout Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AW1 T
🌐 IPA
/skaʊt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scout in Braille

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

The name Scout in braille

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

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

The name Scout in sign language

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