Elliot

At a Glance: Name: Elliot – Meaning: form of Elliott; ultimately from Elijah/Elias, 'my God is Yahweh' – Origin: English (variant of Elliott) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: EL-ee-ut

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Elliot is a gender-neutral name with a classic, clean feel that still sounds modern. It's pronounced EL-ee-ut, and it's an English variant of Elliott, which ultimately comes from Elijah/Elias, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. If you want something timeless without being stiff, Elliot fits.

Meaning & Origin of Elliot

Meaning: Form of Elliott; ultimately from Elijah/Elias, 'my God is Yahweh'.

Origin: English (variant of Elliott).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Elliot

Phonetic: EL-ee-ut   IPA: /ˈɛliət/

Popularity of Elliot

Elliot ranked #150 in the U.S. in 2024, with 2,370 babies given the name. That's just below its peak: it also hit #150 in 2022, when 2,532 babies were named Elliot.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Elliot mean?

Form of Elliott; ultimately from Elijah/Elias, ‘my God is Yahweh’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elliot)

How do you pronounce Elliot?

Elliot is pronounced EL-ee-ut (IPA: /ˈɛliət/).

Is Elliot a popular name right now?

Elliot is near its all-time peak (#150 in 2022), ranked #150 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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