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Elliott
Elliott Pronunciation
Elliott is pronounced EL-ee-ut /ˈɛl.i.ət/High
Meaning: My God is Yahweh; English surname from the Hebrew name Eliyahu via medieval forms Eliott/EliotHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Elliott is an English surname derived from medieval given name forms of the biblical Elijah (Hebrew Eliyahu: 'my God is Yahweh'). Old French forms Eliott and Heliot were introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and evolved through various spellings into the surname Elliott.
As a first name, Elliott was used steadily for boys through the 20th century and gained cultural familiarity through characters like Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). From around 2015 it began appearing with more frequency for girls, reaching #612 in 2024 female data. The trend for surname-style names and the name's three-syllable cadence both work in its favor.
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How do you pronounce Elliott?
Elliott is pronounced EL-ee-ut (/ˈɛl.i.ət/). Press play above to hear Elliott said aloud.
How do you say Elliott?
Elliott is said EL-ee-ut (/ˈɛl.i.ət/). Press play above to hear Elliott said aloud.
What does the name Elliott mean?
Elliott is an English surname from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning 'my God is Yahweh.'
Is Elliott a boy or girl name?
Elliott is primarily a boys' name historically but has been trending for girls since around 2015.
How popular is Elliott?
Elliott ranked #612 for U.S. girls in 2024.