Elliot
Elliot is a unisex name of English origin meaning “the Lord is my God.” It ranked #151 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Elliot?
EL-ee-ut
where does the name Elliot come from?
A medieval English diminutive of Elias or Elijah, by way of the Old French Elie.
Elliot derives from the medieval English form of Elijah and has been used as both a surname and given name for centuries. The double-L spelling has become popular for both boys and girls. T.S. Eliot (who used a single L) and the film E.T. (featuring a boy named Elliott) boosted the name's cultural resonance.
how popular is this name?
Elliot has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 130 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 16. It peaked at #150 in 2022, and ranked #151 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #151 |
| 2024 | #150 |
| 2023 | #178 |
| 2022 | #150 |
| 2021 | #159 |
| 2020 | #164 |
| 2019 | #171 |
| 2018 | #162 |
| 2017 | #161 |
| 2016 | #180 |
| 2010 | #301 |
| 2000 | #468 |
| 1990 | #369 |
| 1980 | #513 |
| 1970 | #678 |
| 1960 | #624 |
| 1950 | #477 |
| 1940 | #631 |
| 1930 | #738 |
| 1920 | #744 |
| 1910 | #729 |
| 1900 | #902 |
| 1880 | #745 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Elliot fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Elliot
Historically a boys' name, it has increasingly been given to girls in the United States in recent years.
who are famous people named Elliot?
- T.S. Eliot (Nobel Prize-winning poet, spelled with one L)
- Elliot Page (Canadian actor and activist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Elliot?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Elliot?
what names go well with Elliot?
Sibling names that share Elliot's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Elliot
What does the name Elliot mean?
Elliot means “the Lord is my God”.
What is the origin of the name Elliot?
Elliot comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Elliott and Eliot.
How popular is the name Elliot?
Elliot ranked #151 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #150, and it has spent 130 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Elliot a boy or girl name?
Elliot is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Elliot?
Elliot is pronounced EL-ee-ut, with 3 syllables.
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