Scout \s-cout\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Scout), is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Scout is "to listen". Occupational name: someone who gathers information quietly. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore named their daughter Scout, but the name is unusual enough to apply to both genders.

Baby names that sound like Scout are Scott and Scot. Other similar baby names are Scotty and Scotto.