Scott \s-co-tt\ as a boy's name is pronounced skaht. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Scott is "from Scotland, a Scotsman". Mainly used in the 20th century. Actors Scott Glenn, Scott Caan; authors Scott Peck, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Turow; musician Scott Joplin; basketball player Scottie Pippen.
Scott has 4 variant forms: Scot, Scottie, Scotto and Scotty.
For more information, see also the related name Buell.