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.
how do you pronounce Elliott?
EL-ee-ot
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what does Elliott mean?
The name Elliott means “my God is Yahweh.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English surname derived from a diminutive of Elias or Elijah. It has gained strong traction as a given name for both boys and girls in recent years.
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. Wiktionary notes a second, Scottish line: as a Scottish surname Elliott may instead represent the Gaelic Elloch, from a word for a dam or bank.
the history of Elliott
Wikipedia records that, although historically used mainly for boys, the name has increasingly been given to girls in the United States in recent years.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #160 |
| 2024 | #163 |
| 2023 | #168 |
| 2022 | #168 |
| 2021 | #169 |
| 2020 | #158 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Elliott?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Elliott?
- Elliott Smith
- Sam Elliott
- Elliott Stabler (fictional)
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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