Elliott

At a Glance: Name: Elliott – Meaning: my God is Yahweh (from Elias/Elijah, via Old French Elie) – Origin: English (surname, from Old French Elie); Scottish Gaelic surname variant also possible – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: EL-ee-ut

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Elliott is a classic English surname name, drawn from the Old French Elie, tracing back to Elias and Elijah — it carries the meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' A Scottish Gaelic surname variant is also possible. Used for children of any gender and pronounced EL-ee-ut, it pairs a timeless, familiar shape with a clean, modern feel.

Meaning & Origin of Elliott

Meaning: My god is yahweh (from elias/elijah, via old french elie).

Origin: English (surname, from Old French Elie); Scottish Gaelic surname variant also possible.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Elliott

Phonetic: EL-ee-ut   IPA: /ˈɛliət/

Popularity of Elliott

Elliott has stayed steady on the SSA charts, ranking #163 in 2024 with 2,219 babies given the name — close to its peak of #158 in 2020, when 2,364 babies received it.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Elliott mean?

My god is yahweh (from elias/elijah, via old french elie). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elliott)

How do you pronounce Elliott?

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

Is Elliott a popular name right now?

Elliott is near its all-time peak (#158 in 2020), ranked #163 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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