Eliot
Eliot: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Eliot
- A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elliott.
How popular is Eliot?
Since 1880, 573 girls and 7,892 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliot (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4022 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #800 in 1960. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Eliot
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Eliot
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Eliot FAQ
What does the name Eliot mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elliott.
What is the origin of the name Eliot?
Eliot is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Eliot?
Since 1880, 573 girls and 7,892 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliot (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4022 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #800 in 1960. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eliot a boy or girl name?
Eliot is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 573 girls and 7,892 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.