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Elliot Pronunciation

Elliot is pronounced EL-ee-ut /ˈɛl.i.ət/High

Meaning: My God is Yahweh; single-t spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah via medieval English surnamesHigh

In 30 seconds: The single-t spelling variant of Elliott, meaning 'my God is Yahweh' via the Hebrew Elijah. Both spellings coexist on U.S. girls' charts — Elliot (single-t) and Elliott (double-t) — as the name gains traction for girls.

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Origin HighEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningMy God is Yahweh; single-t spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah via medieval English surnames

U.S. rank (2024)#944 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births278 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,765

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Elliot is a single-t spelling variant of Elliott, an English surname derived from medieval forms of the biblical Elijah (Hebrew Eliyahu: my God is Yahweh). Both spellings have existed in English records for centuries; neither is clearly more 'correct.'

Elliot and Elliott both appear in U.S. girls' data from the 2010s onward. Elliot (single-t) ranked #944 for girls in 2024. The two entries are tracked separately by the SSA. Combined, the name is considerably more popular than either ranking alone suggests.

Did you know? T. S. Eliot used the single-t spelling. The character Elliot Reid in the TV series Scrubs (2001–2010) is one of the earlier high-profile fictional female Elliots, predating the current naming trend.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Elliot — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ElliottEliotEliott

Nicknames

EllieEl

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Unisex Surname-style Literary

Famous Bearers

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Ellison— English -son name in the same first-name-from-surname category

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Elliot?

Elliot is pronounced EL-ee-ut (/ˈɛl.i.ət/). Press play above to hear Elliot said aloud.

How do you say Elliot?

Elliot is said EL-ee-ut (/ˈɛl.i.ət/). Press play above to hear Elliot said aloud.

What does the name Elliot mean?

Elliot means 'my God is Yahweh,' a spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah.

Is Elliot a boy or girl name?

Elliot is primarily a boys' name historically but is trending for girls in the U.S.

How popular is Elliot?

Elliot ranked #944 for U.S. girls in 2024. Combined with Elliott, the name's total is considerably higher.