Eliott Boy

Popularity: #878 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-ee-ott /ˈɛl.i.ət/

Origin: Hebrew; French

Meaning: Hebrew: 'My God is Yahweh'; French: 'The Lord is my God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eliott has its roots in the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which translates to "my God is Yahweh." This name was adapted into Greek as Elias and later into Latin as Elia. The name underwent further transformations in Old French, where it became Éliot, before making its way into Middle English as Elliott.

The evolution of the name reflects a common linguistic journey of biblical names through various languages and cultures, ultimately leading to its current form in English. Historically, the name Eliott has been associated with significant figures, including the biblical prophet Elijah, who is a prominent character in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Kings.

The name's biblical roots contributed to its adoption in various Christian contexts, especially during the Middle Ages when biblical names gained popularity in Europe. The name was also borne by notable individuals throughout history, including saints and scholars, which further solidified its presence in cultural and religious narratives.

Culturally, the name Eliott carries connotations of strength and divine connection, resonating with the themes of faith and leadership found in its biblical origins. The name has been embraced in various forms, including the diminutive form Elliott, which has also gained traction.

The enduring nature of Eliott can be attributed to its rich historical significance and the positive attributes associated with its meaning, making it a name that has transcended time and cultural shifts.

Famous people named Eliott

In this section, you will find notable people named Eliott. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eliott who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Eliott who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Eliott Smith was a singer-songwriter best known for Either/Or, XO, and Figure 8.

Eliott Wave is a financial market analysis technique best known for predicting market trends.

Fictional characters named Eliott

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Eliott is a fictional character from the TV series The Magicians. He is a skilled magician and a member of the Brakebills University alumni who plays a significant role in the story's exploration of magic and its consequences.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eliott, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EthanElijahEllaEmilyEvelynElias

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eliott. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElliotElianElioEliasEliElijahElyElyas

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eliott was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Eliott has ranked as high as #4138 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Eliott has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eliott is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eliott was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eliott.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 60 60
2024 80 80
2023 71 71
2022 67 67
2021 78 78
2020 65 65
2019 65 65
2018 79 79
2017 72 72
2016 69 69
2015 77 77
2014 68 68
2013 70 70
2012 60 60
2011 70 70
2010 53 53
2009 57 57
2008 51 51
2007 35 35
2006 50 50
2005 45 45
2004 29 29
2003 33 33
2002 23 23
2001 28 28
2000 33 33
1999 28 28
1998 24 24
1997 27 27
1996 18 18
1995 31 31
1994 27 27
1993 21 21
1992 29 29
1991 29 29
1990 37 37
1989 39 39
1988 17 17
1987 24 24
1986 16 16
1985 15 15
1984 22 22
1983 21 21
1982 13 13
1981 13 13
1980 12 12
1979 10 10
1978 15 15
1977 12 12
1976 6 6
1975 13 13
1974 9 9
1973 13 13
1972 7 7
1971 8 8
1970 10 10
1966 5 5
1964 5 5
1963 8 8
1950 8 8
1940 6 6
1920 5 5
1888 5 5

Top States for Eliott (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 8
20%
FL 7
17%
GA 7
17%
TX 7
17%
IL 6
15%
NY 6
15%