The nameElliot
Elliot is a boy's name of Hebrew origin through Old French, linked to Elijah. It is popular in Britain, Sweden and the United States.
- Boy's name
- English and Scottish
- Feast day
Meaning
Elliot comes from Elliot, a medieval diminutive of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, "my God is the Lord".
Origin
English and Scottish. It was a surname, linked to a Scottish border clan, before becoming a first name.
History
Elliot, the boy who befriends E.T. in Spielberg's film (1982), made the name known worldwide. It is also given to girls, often as Elliott.
Famous people named Elliot
- Elliot Page, actor
- Elliott Smith, musician
- Elliot, hero of E.T.
Popularity of the name Elliot
Elliot in the United States
Elliot was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 22,257 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Elliot. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Elliot in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,703 births a year.
Elliot in the United Kingdom
Elliot was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 9,436 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Elliot. Half of all babies named Elliot in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 672 births a year on average, against 967 in the five years before.
Elliot in Ireland
Elliot in France
Elliot in Belgium
Elliot in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Elliot
Names from the same generation as Elliot, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elliot mean?
Elliot comes from Elliot, a medieval diminutive of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, "my God is the Lord".
What is the origin of the name Elliot?
English and Scottish. It was a surname, linked to a Scottish border clan, before becoming a first name.
Is Elliot a girl's or a boy's name?
Elliot is a boy's name. In the United States, 11% of the babies named Elliot are girls.
How popular is the name Elliot?
In 2024, Elliot was the 150th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,370 births.
What are the variants of the name Elliot?
Variants and related names of Elliot include Elias, Élie and Elijah.
What are good sibling names for Elliot?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eliza, Melody, Evelyn and Mae for a sister, Sawyer, Weston, Harrison and Grayson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Elliot?
Elliot Page, actor; Elliott Smith, musician; Elliot, hero of E.T..