The nameEliot
Eliot is a literary boy's name, from the surname of T. S. Eliot and George Eliot.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Eliot comes from a medieval English diminutive of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, "my God is Yahweh".
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
In England and Wales Eliot reached 329th in 1996. The spelling Elliot is more common in English.
Did you know?
- The federal agent Eliot Ness led the Untouchables against Al Capone in Chicago.
Famous people named Eliot
- Eliot Ness, federal agent
- Eliot Sumner, musician
Popularity of the name Eliot
Eliot in the United States
Eliot was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,131 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Eliot. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Eliot in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 157 births a year on average, against 201 in the five years before.
Eliot in the United Kingdom
Eliot was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 382 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Eliot. Half of all babies named Eliot in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Eliot in France
Eliot in Belgium
Eliot in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eliot
Names from the same generation as Eliot, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliot mean?
Eliot comes from a medieval English diminutive of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, "my God is Yahweh".
What is the origin of the name Eliot?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Eliot a girl's or a boy's name?
Eliot is a boy's name. In the United States, 7% of the babies named Eliot are girls.
How popular is the name Eliot?
In 2024, Eliot was the 1373rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 137 births.
What are the variants of the name Eliot?
Variants and related names of Eliot include Elias, Élie and Elijah.
What are good sibling names for Eliot?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jana, Marielle, Shoshana and Lea for a sister, Zakaria, Immanuel, Noam and Youssef for a brother.
Who are famous people named Eliot?
Eliot Ness, federal agent; Eliot Sumner, musician.