Elliott
Elliott is derived from the medieval English name Elias, which comes from the Hebrew Elijah meaning 'the Lord is my God.' The name has Scottish and English roots and carries a distinguished, timeless quality.
Current Popularity
#163 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has multiple accepted spellings (Elliott, Elliot), with two T's being most traditional
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
- •Easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures
- •Nickname 'Eli' offers a shorter, more casual option
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Elliott Gould
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Elliott Erwitt
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Elliott Carter
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer
Statistics
60,250
Total births since 1880
2019
Peak year
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