Lott

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.

Pronounced LOT.

As of October 2026, Lott ranked #8387 for boys in US births in 1994 SSA, peaked at #1000 for boys in 1888.