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Elliott
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
- #160
- US babies 2025
- 2,287
- Best rank
- #158 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Elliott
Elliott is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “from a form of Elijah”.
Elliott is a double-t spelling of Elliot, a surname that began as a medieval diminutive of Elias, the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Elijah, "my God is Yahweh." The Elliotts and Elliots were a prominent family in the Scottish Borders, and the surname spread widely from there. In the United States, the boy in the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial helped make the name feel friendly and modern. Elliott is now used for both boys and girls, with a soft, polished sound. Eli and Ellie are natural nicknames, and the name pairs well with both classic and surname-style middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Elliot, Eliot.
Popularity over time
Elliott 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 146 different years. Its best national rank was #158 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2019, when 2,453 were named Elliott. In 2025, 2,287 babies were named Elliott, and it ranked #160 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #453 in 1920, #425 in 1950, #462 in 1980, #539 in 2000, #315 in 2010, and #160 in 2025. Of the 62,551 US boys named Elliott since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 13,551 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Karter, Zane, Colt, Lukas, and Holden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elliott ranked highest in Washington, Montana, and District of Columbia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #85 | 88 |
| Montana | #87 | 14 |
| District of Columbia | #87 | 10 |
| Oregon | #104 | 37 |
| Indiana | #113 | 70 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 82% of US babies named Elliott over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Elliott is usually pronounced EH-lee-uht, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-tt”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Elliot and Eliot.
Middle names for Elliott
A few middle names that flow with Elliott: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elliott
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elliott mean?
Elliott is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “from a form of Elijah”.
What is the origin of the name Elliott?
Elliott has English and Hebrew roots. Elliott is a double-t spelling of Elliot, a surname that began as a medieval diminutive of Elias, the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Elijah, "my God is Yahweh." The Elliotts and Elliots were a prominent family in the Scottish Borders, and the surname spread widely from there.
Is Elliott a popular name?
Yes. Elliott ranked #160 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elliott a boy or girl name?
Elliott is mainly a boy's name. About 82% of US babies named Elliott over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Elliott?
Elliott 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