Elliott
Elliott is a unisex name of English origin meaning “my God is Yahweh.” It ranked #160 in the United States in 2025. An English surname derived from a diminutive of Elias or Elijah.
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how do you pronounce Elliott?
EL-ee-ot
where does the name Elliott come from?
An English surname, from a Middle English diminutive of Elie, the Old French form of Elias or Elijah, my God is Yahweh. As a Scottish surname it may instead come from the Gaelic Elloch, from a word for a dam or bank.
It has gained strong traction as a given name for both boys and girls in recent years.
how popular is this name?
Elliott has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #158 in 2020, and ranked #160 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #160 |
| 2024 | #162 |
| 2023 | #167 |
| 2022 | #168 |
| 2021 | #169 |
| 2020 | #158 |
| 2019 | #161 |
| 2018 | #168 |
| 2017 | #160 |
| 2016 | #192 |
| 2010 | #315 |
| 2000 | #539 |
| 1990 | #358 |
| 1980 | #462 |
| 1970 | #526 |
| 1960 | #477 |
| 1950 | #424 |
| 1940 | #411 |
| 1930 | #441 |
| 1920 | #450 |
| 1910 | #396 |
| 1900 | #385 |
| 1890 | #358 |
| 1880 | #373 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Elliott fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Elliott
Historically used mainly for boys, the name has increasingly been given to girls in the United States in recent years.
who are famous people named Elliott?
- Elliott Smith
- Sam Elliott
what are the nicknames and variants of Elliott?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Elliott?
what names go well with Elliott?
Sibling names that share Elliott's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Elliott
What does the name Elliott mean?
Elliott means “my God is Yahweh”.
What is the origin of the name Elliott?
Elliott comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Elliot and Eliot.
How popular is the name Elliott?
Elliott ranked #160 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2020, at #158, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Elliott a boy or girl name?
Elliott is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Elliott?
Elliott is pronounced EL-ee-ot, with 3 syllables.
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