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Elliott

♂ 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: An English surname derived from the biblical Elias/Elijah, Elliott ultimately means 'the Lord is my God.' Bookish and gently stylish, it bridges old-world gravitas and modern cool.
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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)≈ 44,210

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

Elliott is 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. The double-t spelling Elliott is the most common in the United States.

Elliott has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. It gained significant momentum in the late 20th century and entered the U.S. top 100 boys' names in the 2010s. It sits at the intersection of the vintage-surname-name trend and the popularity of -ott ending names, appealing to parents seeking something classic but understated.

Did you know? Elliott Smith (1969–2003) was an American singer-songwriter whose introspective acoustic work influenced a generation of musicians; his music was prominently featured in the film Good Will Hunting (1997). His name carried a quiet, literary weight that suits the name well.

Variations

ElliotEliott

Nicknames

EliEl

Famous Bearers

  • ★Elliott Smith (1969–2003)
    American singer-songwriter known for introspective acoustic work featured in Good Will Hunting.

If you like Elliott…

Beckett— literary two-syllable surname-name with the same bookish, refined appeal
Emmett— vintage two-syllable surname-name sharing Elliott's understated cool
Jasper— another artistic vintage name beloved by the same parent demographic

Frequently Asked

What does the name Elliott mean?

Elliott 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 Elliott?

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

Is Elliott a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Elliott?

Elliott entered the U.S. top 100 boys' names in the 2010s and continues to grow in popularity.