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Elliott

Elliott is a boy's name of English origin meaning “my God is Yahweh.” In 2024 it was given to 2,219 boys in the United States.

Elliott at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“my God is Yahweh”
Pronunciation
/ˈɛliːət/
Also spelled
Eliot, Elliotte, Eliott

About the name Elliott

Elliott belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “my God is Yahweh” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Eliot, Elliotte, Eliott.

In the United States, Elliott first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #158 in 2020, and in 2024 2,219 babies received the name — 60,250 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elliott in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#158 in 2020
Peak year
2019
Babies named Elliott in 2024
2,219
Total since 1880
60,250

Spellings & short forms

EliotElliotteEliott

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elliott mean?

Elliott means “my God is Yahweh” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Elliott a boy or girl name?

Elliott is a boy name. In 2024, 2,219 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elliott?

Elliott comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Eliot, Elliotte, Eliott.

How popular is the name Elliott?

Elliott first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #158 in 2020, and 2,219 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Elliott?

Elliott is pronounced /ˈɛliːət/ (IPA).

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