Elliott
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: My God is Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #160 in 2025 with 2,287 babies born.
History: Elliott is a variant spelling of Elliot, sharing the same Hebrew roots through Elijah. The double-t spelling has been used for both a surname and given name in English-speaking countries. It is currently one of the most popular name spellings in the United States.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Elliott? About 1 in 1,199 babies born in 2025 were named Elliott, or roughly 7.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elliott
What does the name Elliott mean?
Elliott means “My God is Yahweh” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Elliott?
Elliott has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is Yahweh”.
How popular is Elliott?
Elliott ranked #160 in 2025 — given to 2,287 babies that year.
When was Elliott most popular?
Elliott peaked in 2019 with 2,451 babies registered that year.
Is Elliott a boy or girl name?
Elliott is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 88% of Elliotts are boys and 12% are girls.
Is the name Elliott rising or falling in popularity?
Elliott has risen 326 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #486 in 2020 to #160 in 2025.
How long has Elliott been recorded?
Elliott appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.