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Elliot
BoyEnglish, Hebrew· “from a form of Elijah”
- Meaning
- from a form of Elijah
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EH-lee-uht
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #151
- US babies 2025
- 2,417
- Best rank
- #150 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Elliot
Elliot is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “from a form of Elijah”.
Elliot comes from a medieval English surname that grew out of Elias, the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Elijah, "my God is Yahweh." The surname passed through Old French diminutives such as Eliot before settling in England and the Scottish Borders, where the Elliots were a well-known family. Mary Ann Evans chose George Eliot as her pen name, and the poet T. S. Eliot carried the single-l spelling. As a first name, Elliot has grown steadily and is used for both boys and girls. It feels gentle, intelligent and a little artistic, and Eli makes a friendly nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Elliott, Eliot.
Popularity over time
Elliot has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 128 different years. Its best national rank was #150 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,532 babies. In 2025, 2,417 babies were named Elliot, and it ranked #151 nationally. That is 26% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #747 in 1920, #477 in 1950, #513 in 1980, #468 in 2000, #301 in 2010, and #151 in 2025. Of the 58,592 US boys named Elliot since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 14,126 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rhett, Ace, Messiah, Zion, and Judah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elliot ranked highest in New Hampshire, Maine, and Oregon.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | #50 | 26 |
| Maine | #70 | 17 |
| Oregon | #80 | 46 |
| Pennsylvania | #87 | 141 |
| Vermont | #87 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 85% of US babies named Elliot over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Elliot is usually pronounced EH-lee-uht, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ot”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Elliott and Eliot.
Middle names for Elliot
A few middle names that flow with Elliot: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elliot
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elliot mean?
Elliot is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “from a form of Elijah”.
What is the origin of the name Elliot?
Elliot has English and Hebrew roots. Elliot comes from a medieval English surname that grew out of Elias, the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Elijah, "my God is Yahweh." The surname passed through Old French diminutives such as Eliot before settling in England and the Scottish Borders, where the Elliots were a well-known family.
Is Elliot a popular name?
Yes. Elliot ranked #151 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elliot a boy or girl name?
Elliot is mainly a boy's name. About 85% of US babies named Elliot over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Elliot?
Elliot is usually pronounced EH-lee-uht. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings