Elliott Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Elliott Overview

Meaning

Jehovah is God, the Lord is my God

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Originates from the Hebrew name “Elijah,” meaning “Jehovah is God,” and evolved through Greek and Latin forms into the English surname Elliott.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛl.i.ət/

Popularity

Elliott is a favorite in the USA, UK, and Australia, and in 2023, it made it into the top 200 boys’ names in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Creative, dependable, thoughtful, artistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with the prophet Elijah from the Old Testament, revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Name Day

July 20th (Feast of Saint Elijah)
A Deep Dive

Elliott Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Eliott, Eliot, Elyott, Elyot, Elliot, Eliyot

Common Nicknames

Eli, Leo, Lee, Ellie

Diminutives

El, Ett, Lio

Famous People

  • Elliott Smith
    (American Musician)
  • Elliott Gould
    (American Actor)
  • Elliott Carter
    (American Composer)
  • Elliott Erwitt
    (American Photographer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Dr. Elliot Reid
    ("Scrubs," TV Series)
  • Elliott
    ("Pete's Dragon," Film)
  • Elliott Bay Towers
    ("Frasier," TV Series)
  • Elliott Gould
    ("Ocean's Eleven," Film)
  • Elliott Stabler
    ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," TV Series)

Places

  • Elliott Bay
    (Washington, USA)
  • Elliott State Forest
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Elliott County
    (Kentucky, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Elliott?

Elliott means “the Lord is my God.” Those with the name Elliott often exhibit a sense of reliability and calmness, known for their thoughtful and considerate nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Elliott?

The name Elliott has its origins in the Hebrew name Elijah, which means “Yahweh is God.” Over time, it evolved through various forms, including Elias and Ellis, before becoming Elliott in English-speaking countries.

Elliott Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Elliott in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1692021#1682022#1672023
Top 3 Rankings#1582020#1602017#1602019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Elliott

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023167
(+1 from 2022)
2160
(-68 from 2022)
0.11796
2022168
(+1 from 2021)
2228
(-48 from 2021)
0.11896
2021169
(-11 from 2020)
2276
(-88 from 2020)
0.12148
2020158
(+2 from 2019)
2364
(-87 from 2019)
0.12781
2019160
(+8 from 2018)
2451
(+144 from 2018)
0.12754
2018168
(-8 from 2017)
2307
(-130 from 2017)
0.11869
2017160
(+32 from 2016)
2437
(+343 from 2016)
0.12314
2016192
(+20 from 2015)
2094
(+219 from 2015)
0.10338
2015212
(+21 from 2014)
1875
(+280 from 2014)
0.09171
2014233
(+11 from 2013)
1595
(+115 from 2013)
0.07783
2013244
(+33 from 2012)
1480
(+216 from 2012)
0.07324
2012277
(+28 from 2011)
1264
(+196 from 2011)
0.06229
2011305
(+10 from 2010)
1068
(+54 from 2010)
0.05257
2010315
(+34 from 2009)
1014
(+119 from 2009)
0.04936
2009349
(+36 from 2008)
895
(+100 from 2008)
0.04220
2008385
(-2 from 2007)
795
(+2 from 2007)
0.03646
2007383
(+4 from 2006)
793
(+20 from 2006)
0.03580
2006387
(+26 from 2005)
773
(+115 from 2005)
0.03526
2005413
(+44 from 2004)
658
(+92 from 2004)
0.03093
2004457
(+53 from 2003)
566
(+89 from 2003)
0.02678
2003510
(+27 from 2002)
477
(+60 from 2002)
0.02270
2002537
(+11 from 2001)
417
(+26 from 2001)
0.02018
2001548
(-9 from 2000)
391
(-14 from 2000)
0.01890
2000539
(-1 from 1999)
405
(+23 from 1999)
0.01939
1999538
(-38 from 1998)
382
(-48 from 1998)
0.01873
1998500
(+7 from 1997)
430
(+26 from 1997)
0.02121
1997507
(-8 from 1996)
404
(-13 from 1996)
0.02022
1996499
(-4 from 1995)
417
(-16 from 1995)
0.02081
1995495
(-35 from 1994)
433
(-45 from 1994)
0.02153
1994460
(-63 from 1993)
478
(-106 from 1993)
0.02345
1993397
(+2 from 1992)
584
(+8 from 1992)
0.02827
1992399
(-1 from 1991)
576
(+5 from 1991)
0.02744
1991398
(-40 from 1990)
571
(-101 from 1990)
0.02694
1990358
(-15 from 1989)
672
(+3 from 1989)
0.03123
1989343
(+34 from 1988)
669
(+139 from 1988)
0.03192
1988377
(+37 from 1987)
530
(+86 from 1987)
0.02647
1987414
(-17 from 1986)
444
(-9 from 1986)
0.02277
1986397
(-10 from 1985)
453
(-9 from 1985)
0.02357
1985387
(-38 from 1984)
462
(-67 from 1984)
0.02401
1984349
(-24 from 1983)
529
(-54 from 1983)
0.02819
1983325
(+46 from 1982)
583
(+115 from 1982)
0.03128
1982371
(+116 from 1981)
468
(+175 from 1981)
0.02480
1981487
(-25 from 1980)
293
(-40 from 1980)
0.01573
1980462
(+18 from 1979)
333
(+37 from 1979)
0.01795
1979480
(+62 from 1978)
296
(+63 from 1978)
0.01652
1978542
(-47 from 1977)
233
(-37 from 1977)
0.01364
1977495
(+39 from 1976)
270
(+42 from 1976)
0.01580
1976534
(+16 from 1975)
228
(+14 from 1975)
0.01397
1975550
(-7 from 1974)
214
(-3 from 1974)
0.01319
1974543
(-34 from 1973)
217
(-16 from 1973)
0.01331
1973509
(+58 from 1972)
233
(+33 from 1972)
0.01444
1972567
(-64 from 1971)
200
(-62 from 1971)
0.01195
1971503
(+23 from 1970)
262
(+26 from 1970)
0.01441
1970526
(-15 from 1969)
236
(+4 from 1969)
0.01239
1969511
(+9 from 1968)
232
(+19 from 1968)
0.01268
1968520
(+9 from 1967)
213
(+16 from 1967)
0.01200
1967529
(-30 from 1966)
197
(-32 from 1966)
0.01107
1966499
(-15 from 1965)
229
(-26 from 1965)
0.01260
1965484
(+50 from 1964)
255
(+40 from 1964)
0.01346
1964534
(-32 from 1963)
215
(-40 from 1963)
0.01061
1963502
(-11 from 1962)
255
(-5 from 1962)
0.01235
1962491
(-33 from 1961)
260
(-50 from 1961)
0.01237
1961458
(+19 from 1960)
310
(+34 from 1960)
0.01437
1960477
(+36 from 1959)
276
(+42 from 1959)
0.01275
1959513
(+29 from 1958)
234
(+32 from 1958)
0.01080
1958542
(-18 from 1957)
202
(-16 from 1957)
0.00937
1957524
(-46 from 1956)
218
(-33 from 1956)
0.00996
1956478
(+16 from 1955)
251
(+29 from 1955)
0.01169
1955494
(-44 from 1954)
222
(-36 from 1954)
0.01062
1954450
(+2 from 1953)
258
(+8 from 1953)
0.01247
1953452
(+6 from 1952)
250
(+13 from 1952)
0.01249
1952458
(-36 from 1951)
237
(-22 from 1951)
0.01201
1951422
(+2 from 1950)
259
(+9 from 1950)
0.01355
1950424
(-32 from 1949)
250
(-42 from 1949)
0.01375
1949392
(-26 from 1948)
292
(-51 from 1948)
0.01620
1948366
(+3 from 1947)
343
(-7 from 1947)
0.01924
1947369
(+25 from 1946)
350
(+79 from 1946)
0.01884
1946394
(-55 from 1945)
271
(-40 from 1945)
0.01642
1945339
(+71 from 1944)
311
(+96 from 1944)
0.02268
1944410
(-8 from 1943)
215
(-20 from 1943)
0.01548
1943402
(-18 from 1942)
235
(-17 from 1942)
0.01616
1942384
(+37 from 1941)
252
(+59 from 1941)
0.01789
1941421
(-11 from 1940)
193
(-4 from 1940)
0.01538
1940410
(-3 from 1939)
197
No change from 1939
0.01661
1939407
(+26 from 1938)
197
(+22 from 1938)
0.01738
1938433
(+20 from 1937)
175
(+21 from 1937)
0.01540
1937453
(+1 from 1936)
154
No change from 1936
0.01408
1936454
(-59 from 1935)
154
(-37 from 1935)
0.01447
1935395
(-9 from 1934)
191
(-9 from 1934)
0.01786
1934386
(+3 from 1933)
200
(+4 from 1933)
0.01883
1933389
(+84 from 1932)
196
(+48 from 1932)
0.01921
1932473
(-10 from 1931)
148
No change from 1931
0.01377
1931463
(-22 from 1930)
148
(-29 from 1930)
0.01383
1930441
(+6 from 1929)
177
No change from 1929
0.01567
1929447
(+21 from 1928)
177
(+8 from 1928)
0.01598
1928468
(-47 from 1927)
169
(-37 from 1927)
0.01481
1927421
(-3 from 1926)
206
(-3 from 1926)
0.01773
1926418
(+19 from 1925)
209
(+20 from 1925)
0.01825
1925437
(+2 from 1924)
189
(-5 from 1924)
0.01641
1924439
(+10 from 1923)
194
(+9 from 1923)
0.01659
1923449
(-31 from 1922)
185
(-20 from 1922)
0.01634
1922418
(-20 from 1921)
205
(-28 from 1921)
0.01822
1921398
(+52 from 1920)
233
(+53 from 1920)
0.02048
1920450
(-2 from 1919)
180
(+9 from 1919)
0.01635
1919448
(+37 from 1918)
171
(+20 from 1918)
0.01684
1918485
(-25 from 1917)
151
(-1 from 1917)
0.01440
1917460
(-17 from 1916)
152
(-6 from 1916)
0.01584
1916443
(-33 from 1915)
158
(-14 from 1915)
0.01711
1915410
(+12 from 1914)
172
(+43 from 1914)
0.01952
1914422
(-13 from 1913)
129
(+18 from 1913)
0.01888
1913409
(+15 from 1912)
111
(+26 from 1912)
0.02070
1912424
(-52 from 1911)
85
(+29 from 1911)
0.01883
1911372
(+24 from 1910)
56
(+12 from 1910)
0.02320
1910396
(-52 from 1909)
44
(-2 from 1909)
0.02110
1909344
(-14 from 1908)
46
No change from 1908
0.02601
1908330
(+165 from 1907)
46
(+24 from 1907)
0.02765
1907495
(-52 from 1906)
22
(-3 from 1906)
0.01387
1906443
(-78 from 1905)
25
(-7 from 1905)
0.01735
1905365
(+36 from 1904)
32
(+5 from 1904)
0.02234
1904401
(-41 from 1903)
27
(-1 from 1903)
0.01949
1903360
(+7 from 1902)
28
(-1 from 1902)
0.02165
1902367
(+99 from 1901)
29
(+12 from 1901)
0.02185
1901466
(-81 from 1900)
17
(-16 from 1900)
0.01471
1900385
(+53 from 1899)
33
(+15 from 1899)
0.02035
1899438
(-99 from 1898)
18
(-14 from 1898)
0.01563
1898339
(+53 from 1897)
32
(+9 from 1897)
0.02422
1897392
(-4 from 1896)
23
(-2 from 1896)
0.01886
1896388
(-59 from 1895)
25
(-6 from 1895)
0.01937
1895329
(+83 from 1894)
31
(+10 from 1894)
0.02448
1894412
(+36 from 1893)
21
(+4 from 1893)
0.01681
1893448
(-100 from 1892)
17
(-12 from 1892)
0.01404
1892348
(+29 from 1891)
29
(+8 from 1891)
0.02206
1891377
(-19 from 1890)
21
(-3 from 1890)
0.01922
1890358
(+223 from 1889)
24
(+13 from 1889)
0.02005
1889581
(-222 from 1888)
11
(-15 from 1888)
0.00924
1888359
(+129 from 1887)
26
(+13 from 1887)
0.02001
1887488
(-119 from 1886)
13
(-9 from 1886)
0.01189
1886369
(+152 from 1885)
22
(+9 from 1885)
0.01848
1885521
(-146 from 1884)
13
(-9 from 1884)
0.01121
1884375
(-51 from 1883)
22
(-4 from 1883)
0.01792
1883324
(+65 from 1882)
26
(+5 from 1882)
0.02312
1882389
(-41 from 1881)
21
(-1 from 1881)
0.01721
1881348
(+25 from 1880)
22
(+1 from 1880)
0.02032
1880373
First SSA data recorded
21
First SSA data recorded
0.01774

American States Popularity Rankings for Elliott

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1992021#2012022#2362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2452021#2312022#2512023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2042021#1772022#1912023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1532021#1692022#1862023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1032021#1242022#1202023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1322021#1332022#1462023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2232021#1852022#1942023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1162021#1242022#1182023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1432021#1462022#1582023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1622021#2162022#1982023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#892021#1232022#1022023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1222021#1222022#1182023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2032021#1572022#1852023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1802021#1582022#1702023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1462021#1912022#1332023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1482021#1282022#1342023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1132021#1592022#1342023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1802021#1822022#2282023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1372021#1572022#1292023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2252021#3232022#2642023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2472021#1502022#1282023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1712021#1682022#2572023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1232021#1202022#922023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2142021#1892022#1622023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1842021#1382022#1542023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1192021#1672022#1232023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2472021#2032022#2892023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1272021#1212022#762023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2112021#1792022#1872023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1712021#1912022#1562023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1162021#1432022#1032023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2342021#2772022#1542023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2322021#2222022#2232023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2062021#1712022#1882023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1582021#2122022#1572023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1082020#1232021#1722023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1502021#1712022#3172023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2642021#2442022#1962023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1072021#812022#1602023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1122021#1962022#1542023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1682021#1542022#3622023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2202021#1122022#1522023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1732021#1442022#712023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1512019#1362021#1812022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2132021#2072022#1222023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1102021#1472022#1782023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1122019#2122021#2062022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#832019#912022#562023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1802020#2222021#1842022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2982016#2852017#1922019

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1212019#1082022#842023

Popularity Rankings for Elliott in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#832019#872020#1072021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1392021#1402022#842023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1322020#1462021#1632022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1912021#1422022#1592023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1752021#1642022#1812023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1922021#2342022#2722023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2712021#2292022#4562023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2832022#2602023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2942022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3842001

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7322015#4492016#5982019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7002019#5012021#9182022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Elliott a Name for Boys or Girls?

Elliott fits perfectly for boys and girls alike. Traditionally seen as a male name, its recent adoption for girls showcases its versatility, allowing it to transcend gender norms and offer a fresh, inclusive choice for any child.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Elliott

Elliott in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Elliott Smith (Musician, 1969–2003): An American singer-songwriter acclaimed for his poignant lyrics and melodic sound.
  • Elliott Gould (Actor, born 1938): An American actor celebrated for his versatile roles in film and television, including "MAS*H" and "Friends."
  • Elliott Carter (Composer, 1908–2012): An American composer recognized for his innovative contributions to contemporary classical music.
  • Elliott Erwitt (Photographer, born 1928): An American photographer noted for his black-and-white candid shots of ironic and absurd situations.
  • Elliott Roosevelt (Politician, 1910–1990): An American politician and author, the son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • Elliott Yamin (Singer, born 1978): An American singer who gained fame as a finalist on "American Idol" and for his soulful voice.
  • Elliott Abrams (Politician, born 1948): An American diplomat and lawyer celebrated for his roles in U.S. foreign policy.
  • Elliott ("E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," 1982 Film): A young boy who befriends an extraterrestrial and helps him return home.
  • Dr. Elliot Reid ("Scrubs," 2001 TV Series): A quirky and hardworking doctor navigating the challenges of working at Sacred Heart Hospital.
  • Elliott ("Pete's Dragon," 1977 Film): A friendly dragon who becomes the protector and companion of a young orphan named Pete.
  • Elliott Bay Towers ("Frasier," 1993 TV Series): The luxury apartment building where the main character, Frasier Crane, resides.
  • Elliott Gould ("Ocean's Eleven," 2001 Film): An actor who plays Reuben Tishkoff, a flamboyant and wealthy former casino owner.
  • Elliott Stabler ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," 1999 TV Series): A dedicated and intense detective in the NYPD's Special Victims Unit.
  • Elliott Rollins ("Pretty Little Liars," 2010 TV Series): A doctor with a dark secret, involved in complex relationships with the main characters.
  • "Elliott Smith" (1995 Album by Elliott Smith): An album by the singer-songwriter known for his deeply emotional and introspective music.
  • Elliott Templeton ("The Razor's Edge," 1944 Novel by W. Somerset Maugham): A sophisticated and manipulative expatriate living in Paris.
  • Elliott Spencer ("Hellraiser," 1987 Film): The human form of the cenobite Pinhead before he was transformed into a demonic entity.
  • Elliott Bay (Washington, USA): A part of the Central Basin region of Puget Sound in Seattle.
  • Elliott State Forest (Oregon, USA): A publicly owned forest in the Oregon Coast Range.
  • Elliott Park (Indiana, USA): A recreational park in Indianapolis featuring sports facilities and green spaces.
  • Elliott Lake (Ontario, Canada): A city in Algoma District, famous for its mining history and beautiful natural surroundings.
  • Elliott County (Kentucky, USA): A county in eastern Kentucky with a rich cultural heritage and rural landscapes.
  • Elliott Ridge (California, USA): A mountain ridge in the Sierra Nevada known for hiking trails and scenic vistas.
  • Elliott Glacier (Oregon, USA): A glacier located on the north slope of Mount Hood.

Similar Names to Elliott

  • Ellbridge
  • Elwood
  • Ellison
  • Ellery
  • Ellsworth
  • Eladio
  • Ellger
  • Ellrod
  • Elliss
  • Elmer

Sibling Names for Elliott