At a Glance
- Origin
- French (surname, of disputed origin)
- Pronunciation
- KAB-uht
Cabot is a French (surname, of disputed origin) name used mostly for boys. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Cabot
Origin: French (surname, of disputed origin).
A common claim: Said to mean 'sailor' or 'little cabin,' often tied to the explorer John Cabot. Actually: The 'sailor' or 'little cabin' meaning is unconfirmed. Genealogical sources more often trace the surname to a French nickname related to a fish name or the word for 'head,' and its exact origin is disputed.
How to Pronounce Cabot
KAB-uhtIPA /ˈkæb.ət/
Popularity of Cabot
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Carrington · Beckett · Carter · Chandler · Dalton · Abbott
