Lott

Lott Origin and Meaning

The name Lott is a boy's name.

Lott is a masculine name with biblical and Germanic origins. Primarily found as a surname, it derives from the biblical figure Lot, nephew of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. The name comes from Hebrew, possibly meaning 'covering' or 'veil.' As a given name, Lott remained uncommon throughout history, occasionally used by families preserving biblical naming traditions. Its Germanic connections may relate to the Old English 'hlot' meaning 'portion' or 'lot' (as in one's fate or destiny). The name's brevity gives it a strong, compact quality with a distinctive hard ending. While never reaching significant popularity as a first name, Lott offers parents seeking a rare biblical option a name with historical depth and straightforward pronunciation.

Lott Rank in US Top 1000

# 1000 in the US

Famous People Named Lott

• Lott Warren U.S. Congressman from Georgia
• Lott Cary American minister and ex,slave who cofounded the Colony of Liberia
• Lott R. Herrick American lawyer and jurist