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Eliott
Pronounced EHL-ee-uht /ΛΙl.i.Ιt/Medium
Meaning: My God is YahwehMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
The name reaches back to the Hebrew sense 'my God is Yahweh', the meaning behind Elijah, and came into English through the medieval pet form of that name. Eliott is one spelling among several for this name. The doubled-t and doubled-l versions are simply different ways of writing the same sound.
The soft 'el-ee-ot' sound gives it a light, approachable feel. Bearers of the Elliott spelling include the actors Elliott Reid (1920β2013) and Elliott Gould (born 1938).
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Famous Bearers
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Elliott Reid (1920β2013)Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
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Elliott Gould (1938βpresent)Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Eliott mean?
Eliott is usually explained as meaning 'my God is Yahweh ' and is most often linked with English tradition.
How do you pronounce Eliott?
It's commonly said EHL-ee-uht /ΛΙl.i.Ιt/.
Is Eliott a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eliott is used as a boy name.
How popular is Eliott?
In 2024, Eliott ranked #1954 in the U.S. for boys, with 80 births recorded.






