Elliot
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Elliot is a Hebrew name meaning “the Lord is my God”. It is a popular name, predominantly used for boys, with 94.1% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Elliot
Elliot is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning the Lord is my God. It evolved as a variant of the medieval name Elias, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew prophet Elijah. The structure of the name reflects the integration of Hebrew theological concepts into the nomenclature of medieval Britain. Its historical continuity is supported by its usage as both a baptismal name and a family name in historical registers.
Meaning Comments
- Nervous1503: Either from the Scottish Clan Eliott (from Gaelic "elloch"), or from a French diminutive for Elie, a variation of Elijah.
- Bluedrago783: I only like it as a male name. I prefer other "El" prefix or Violet for girls. Elliot Moose was also one of the cartoons I watched as a child!
- Damaged_1898: It's not a bad name for a female. If Violet is ok to name a girl than why is this not ok? These complaints are just overly dramatic.
Gender Usage of the Name Elliot
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Elliot is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 94.1% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Elliot
Elliot is among the Top 86 Trending Boys’ name Worldwide for 2026
Elliot is among the Top 43 Trending Boys’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
Elliot is among the Top 13 Trending Boys’ name in Australia for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Elliot is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 516 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 4.5K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Elliot ranked #67 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #115 in 2024 — an improvement of 48 places. Elliot has gained traction recently and now sits within the Top-100.
Historically, its best recorded position was #67 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #1,031 in 1970. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 32 places (from #99 to #67).
Name StyleMethodology
Elliot is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 99% of recorded years, averages 886 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 3,438 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Elliot
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- E — Boy Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- t — Boy Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Elliot has a three-syllable structure with a first-syllable stress, creating a balance between approachable softness and rhythmic clarity. It is frequently associated with the titular character in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which solidified its Beautiful & Charming status in contemporary culture. The name's combination of liquid sounds creates an inviting, gentle profile.
Middle Names For Elliot
Middle names used with ElliotMethodology
Elliot is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Elliot James · Elliot Michael · Elliot Joseph · Elliot Matthew · Elliot WilliamView all 190 boy middle names.
- Total 321 middle names used with Elliot
- 36 girl middle names used with Elliot
- 86 unisex middle names used with Elliot
Middle name suggestions for ElliotMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Elliot is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Elliot Jacob · Elliot Jason · Elliot Jesus · Elliot Jerry · Elliot Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Elliot
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 8 biological records matching the name Elliot. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Elliot
Sound Like Elliot Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Elliott · Eliot · Eliott · View all 13 names
Spelled Like Elliot Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ellioth · Ellio
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Edward · Eric · Aaron · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Elliot Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Robert · Scott · Albert · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Elliot”
Dictionary Meaning of "Elliot"Methodology
A surname transferred from the given name, a variant of Elliott
A male given name from Hebrew, a variant of Elliott
Examples
- “I have been wanting this and working towards this for so many years,” Neilly wrote in the caption. “I’m so proud of Elliot and I am so grateful to the trans elders who risked everything to make this moment happen.”
A coastal hamlet near Arbroath, Angus council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NO6139)
A town in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa, named after Henry George Elliot
Alternative Forms
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How to Spell Elliot in ASL
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Comments on the name Elliot
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Sakuratearz
I’m a dude who’s always been a dude and my name's Elliot, I don’t care what transsexual people do but I’m wondering why so many like this name. The combination of girls starting to be named Elliot and people who identify as non binary using it makes it feel like it’s just going to be another male name which becomes gender neutral and even female in the future. I don’t see this trend happening the other way around with female names becoming male, it annoys me because of that.
Ruinevoke753
Also used as a feminine name in modern times.
Kurosakyuri
Elliot is a girl's name as well.
D1s_cb0w_k0s
According to British Columbia vital statistics this was the most popular spelling of this name.
Aceintheass
On Roblox there is a Forsaken character named Elliot who is based on the Work at a Pizza Place mascot.