Elliot
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #151 in 2025 with 2,417 babies born.
History: Elliot is a medieval English surname derived from Elijah or Elias. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century and has grown significantly in the 21st century, with a friendly, intellectual quality.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Elliot? About 1 in 1,252 babies born in 2025 were named Elliot, or roughly 7.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elliot
What does the name Elliot mean?
Elliot means “My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Elliot?
Elliot has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God”.
How popular is Elliot?
Elliot ranked #151 in 2025 — given to 2,417 babies that year.
When was Elliot most popular?
Elliot peaked in 2022 with 2,532 babies registered that year.
Is Elliot a boy or girl name?
Elliot is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 89% of Elliots are boys and 11% are girls.
Is the name Elliot rising or falling in popularity?
Elliot has risen 423 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #574 in 2020 to #151 in 2025.
How long has Elliot been recorded?
Elliot appears in birth records across 135 years — from 1880 through 2025.