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Elliot

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-ee-ut /ˈɛl.i.ət/High

Meaning: The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew <em>Eliyahu</em> (my God is Yahweh)High

In 30 seconds: The single-t spelling of Elliott, Elliot carries the same meaning — 'the Lord is my God' via Hebrew Elijah — with a slightly more streamlined look. Both forms share the same bookish, gently stylish appeal.
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Origin HighHebrew, English, Old French
MeaningThe Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew <em>Eliyahu</em> (my God is Yahweh)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 39,792

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201718802017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Elliot is the single-t spelling variant of Elliott, an English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias (the Latin/Greek form of Hebrew Eliyahu, or Elijah), meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' The surname developed through various English spellings over the medieval period.

Both Elliot and Elliott are well established in the United States. Elliot (one t) is the slightly less common spelling but equally valid. It entered the U.S. top 200 boys' names alongside Elliott and has continued to grow. The two spellings often appear in close proximity on U.S. popularity charts.

Did you know? The single-t Elliot is the spelling used for Elliot Stabler, the beloved detective character from Law & Order: SVU, played by Christopher Meloni from 1999 to 2011 and reprised in the spinoff Law & Order: Organized Crime from 2021.

Variations

ElliottEliott

Nicknames

EliEl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elliot mean?

Elliot is an English surname derived from Elias/Elijah, from Hebrew <em>Eliyahu</em> meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'the Lord is my God.'

How do you pronounce Elliot?

Elliot is pronounced EL-ee-ut /ˈɛl.i.ət/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Elliot a boy or girl name?

Elliot is used primarily as a boys' name, though it is occasionally used for girls.

How popular is Elliot?

Elliot has been growing steadily in the U.S. top 200 boys' names, alongside the double-t spelling Elliott.