Elliott
Elliott: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛΙliΛΙt/ Β· /ΛΙlΙͺjΙt/
Meaning and origin of Elliott
- A male given name.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A male given name transferred from the surname (today representing transferred use of the surname)
- A surname transferred from the given name. from Hebrew given name
Etymology
English surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Elie, Old French form of Elias or Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh". As a Scottish surname it may also represent Gaelic Elloch from a word meaning a dam or bank.
How popular is Elliott?
Since 1880, 8,168 girls and 62,551 boys in the U.S. have been named Elliott (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #464 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #158 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #160 for boys, with 2,776 babies given the name.
Names similar to Elliott
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Elliott FAQ
What does the name Elliott mean?
A male given name. A male given name from Hebrew. A male given name transferred from the surname (today representing transferred use of the surname) A surname transferred from the given name. from Hebrew given name English surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Elie, Old French form of Elias or Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh". As a Scottish surname it may also represent Gaelic Elloch from a word meaning a dam or bank.
What is the origin of the name Elliott?
Elliott is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Elliott?
Since 1880, 8,168 girls and 62,551 boys in the U.S. have been named Elliott (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #464 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #158 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #160 for boys, with 2,776 babies given the name.
Is Elliott a boy or girl name?
Elliott is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,168 girls and 62,551 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.