Elliot: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name meaning the Lord is my God, Elliot has an intellectual, bookish charm that feels both classic and contemporary.
Elliot as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English/Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #160
- Peak
- #152 in 2022
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elliot Means
Elliot is a unisex name of English/Hebrew origin. A name meaning the Lord is my God, Elliot has an intellectual, bookish charm that feels both classic and contemporary.
How Popular Elliot Is
Elliot currently ranks #160 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #152 in 2022. It is rising.
Good to Know About Elliot
- Elliot Page's public coming out as trans brought new unisex energy to this name.
- E.T.'s young hero Elliott (with two t's) made this name beloved in the 1980s.
- George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, one of the greatest Victorian novelists.
Elliot as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #164
- Peak
- #161 in 2017
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elliot Means
Elliot is a boy name of English origin. The Lord is my God — literary and gentle
How Popular Elliot Is
Elliot currently ranks #164 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #161 in 2017. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Elliot
- Elliot peaked at #161 in the U.S. in 2017.
- Elliot is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Questions About Elliot
What does Elliot mean?
Elliot is a unisex name of English/Hebrew origin. A name meaning the Lord is my God, Elliot has an intellectual, bookish charm that feels both classic and contemporary.
How popular is Elliot?
Elliot currently ranks #160 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #152 in 2022. It is rising.
Where does Elliot come from?
Elliot comes from English/Hebrew roots. Elliot Page's public coming out as trans brought new unisex energy to this name.
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