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Eliot

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Pronounced EL-ee-ut /ˈɛl.i.ət/Medium

Meaning: A surname and given name derived from Elijah/Elias, 'the Lord is my God.' Usually a boy's name (and a literary surname, as with T. S. Eliot); used here for a girl, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A literary surname-name: Eliot traces to Elijah, 'the Lord is my God' (said 'EL-ee-ut'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA surname and given name derived from Elijah/Elias, 'the Lord is my God.' Usually a boy's name (and a literary surname, as with T. S. Eliot); used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12493 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 554

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819872024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eliot is a surname form of Elijah/Elias, 'the Lord is my God,' with a bookish glow. It leans to boys; as a girl's name it is rare and modern-surname in feel, which we note (said 'EL-ee-ut').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare for girls, literary, and crisp.

Did you know? Eliot descends from Elijah ('the Lord is my God') and carries a literary air via T. S. Eliot — usually a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we note.
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Eliot — Surname form of Elijah; literary; boy-leaning

Variations

ElliotElliottEliott

Nicknames

EliElle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliot mean?

Eliot is a surname form of Elijah/Elias, 'the Lord is my God.'

How do you pronounce Eliot?

It's said EL-ee-ut /ˈɛl.i.ət/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eliot a boy or girl name?

Eliot is usually a boy's name; it's used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Eliot?

Eliot is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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