Boy Name · Surname Origin
Scott
Scott means “For the price of a New York apartment”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 100 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Among 2026's most-considered baby names, Scott keeps surfacing for the same reason: it travels well. Etymologically, Scott traces back to a root meaning "Scottish person", giving it a quiet narrative spine that meaningful names always carry. Scott's Scottish origins mean it carries pronunciation and feel from a deep historical well, not from a recent invention. Editors who reviewed this entry note that Scott crosses generational lines without feeling dated — a tougher balance than it sounds.
Recent SSA rankings put Scott in the top 100 of US baby names — a widely-loved mainstream favorite. Year-over-year, the rank moves only slightly, suggesting the name has reached a stable plateau rather than a momentary peak. Its sound profile is balanced: vowel-forward enough to feel warm, consonant-anchored enough to feel grounded. If Scotty is already on your list, Scott belongs in the same conversation; the sections below dig into pronunciation, nicknames, and sibling fits.
Scott meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: For the price of a New York apartment
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Scott to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Scott as S·C·O·T·T, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Scott is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Scott variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Scotta, Scotte, Scotty, Scot.
- Nicknames: Sco and S.
- Middle names: Pair Scott with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Scott middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Scotty, Scot, Scottie, Scout, Seth — full picks on the sibling names for Scott guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Scott? Browse our names like Scott guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Head-to-head breakdowns of meaning, popularity, pronunciation, and sibling fit.
Frequently asked about Scott
What does the name Scott mean?
Scott means "For the price of a New York apartment" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Scott is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Scott?
Scott originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Scott?
Scott has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Scott a boy's or girl's name?
Scott is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Scott in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Scott sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Scott?
Names that share Scott's sound and style include Scotty, Scot, Scottie, Scout, Seth.
What middle names pair well with Scott?
Good middle-name fits for Scott pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Scott is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Scott is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Scott?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Scott share its rhythm without rhyming — Scotty, Scot, Scottie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.