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Elyot

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-ee-ut /ˈɛl.i.ət/High

Meaning: A spelling of Elliot — a diminutive of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'the Lord is my God'; the prophet Elijah; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: The Lord is my God: Elyot spells Elliot. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EL-ee-ut'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningA spelling of Elliot — a diminutive of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'the Lord is my God'; the prophet Elijah; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#10160 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212024

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

Elyot is a spelling of Elliot — a diminutive of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'the Lord is my God'; the prophet Elijah (we note the biblical link). A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-ee-ut').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Elliot. Rare in this spelling, the-Lord-is-my-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Elliot is a diminutive of Elijah — 'the Lord is my God' (Hebrew) — Elyot is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'EL-ee-ut').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Elliot — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

ElliotElliottEliot

Nicknames

El

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elyot mean?

Elyot spells Elliot — a diminutive of Elijah, Hebrew 'the Lord is my God'; the prophet Elijah. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Elyot?

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

Is Elyot a boy or girl name?

Elyot is a boy's name.

How popular is Elyot?

Elyot is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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