Elliot

Elliot: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameHebrew origin#151 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛˆΙ›liːət/ Β· /ΛˆΙ›lΙͺjΙ™t/

Meaning and origin of Elliot

  • A surname transferred from the given name, a variant of Elliott.
  • A male given name from Hebrew, a variant of Elliott.

How popular is Elliot?

#151boys, 2025
2,658U.S. babies in 2025
#150peak rank (2022)
65,600babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,008 girls and 58,592 boys in the U.S. have been named Elliot (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #574 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #150 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #151 for boys, with 2,658 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,932 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Elliot FAQ

What does the name Elliot mean?

A surname transferred from the given name, a variant of Elliott. A male given name from Hebrew, a variant of Elliott.

What is the origin of the name Elliot?

Elliot is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Elliot?

Since 1880, 7,008 girls and 58,592 boys in the U.S. have been named Elliot (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #574 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #150 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #151 for boys, with 2,658 babies given the name.

Is Elliot a boy or girl name?

Elliot is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,008 girls and 58,592 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.