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Cabot

Quick answerThe given name 'Cabot' is derived from the Norman French surname *Cabot*, a diminutive of *cabe* meaning "head," likely referring to a person with a large head or a leader.

Norman French · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,163
TrendStable
Peak year2004
Syllables2
OriginNorman French
LanguageNorman French
CultureEnglish
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#11,163

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cabot

The given name 'Cabot' is derived from the Norman French surname *Cabot*, a diminutive of *cabe* meaning "head," likely referring to a person with a large head or a leader.

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Etymology

The given name 'Cabot' is derived from the Norman French surname *Cabot*, a diminutive of *cabe* meaning "head," likely referring to a person with a large head or a leader. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably associated with the Italian explorer John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto), who sailed for England in the 15th century, and has no specific religious affiliation.

Cabot currently ranks #11,163 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.

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