Pronunciation: [ m-AHT ]
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"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"
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Start comparing →Mott first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 5 babies have been named Mott in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mott is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,455 for boy names in the US .
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Germanic origin
"very famous, great renown"
#28,426 in US
Latin origin
"craftsman, smith"
#28,599 in US
Germanic origin
"powerful ruler"
#28,364 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"Prosperous spear; rich with fortune. ..."
#28,594 in US
Hebrew origin
"Yahweh is my God"
#28,302 in US
Welsh origin
"rocky hill, outcropping"
#28,646 in US
Latin origin
"son of Clement, gentle one"
#28,380 in US
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Mott is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" in Old French/Norman .
Mott is currently ranked #28,455 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Mott has 1 syllable and is pronounced m-AHT, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Mott include Motty, Motley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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