Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "A person from Scotland."

Though this is identical to the word both names are based on, the spelling with an extra ''t'' -- Scott -- is more commonly used for a personal name.

Popularity: The name Scot ranked 673rd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: It is derived from the English word Scot, designating a person who is from Scotland or of Scottish heritage.