Boy
Hebrew / Greek
3 syllables
Elliot
EL-ee-ut
/ˈɛl.i.ət/
"My God is Yahweh" — a prophet's name in a thoughtful modern package
Elliot is an English surname derived from Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, meaning my God is Yahweh. The prophet Elijah is one of the most dramatic figures in the Hebrew Bible — a miracle worker who challenged false prophets and was said to have ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire. Elliot has a thoughtful, literary quality that distinguishes it from trendier alternatives, and it has been rising steadily as a given name.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesEl · li · ot
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew / Greek
Root WordElijah / Elias
MeaningMy God is Yahweh
PopularityCommon
Peak Year2018
Trend
↑ Rising
Nicknames
EliEl
About the Name Elliot
Elliot means my God is Yahweh, derived from Elias, the Greek form of the Hebrew Elijah. It shares its deep meaning with Elijah, Eli, and Elias.
Both Elliott (double-t) and Elliot (single-t) are correct. Elliott is the more traditional English surname spelling; Elliot is a popular simplified variant. Both are equally valid.
Elliot has been rising steadily in the US and now sits around rank 150. It is particularly popular among parents who want something literary and distinguished without being old-fashioned.
Elliot is predominantly a boy's name but has been used for girls as well, particularly after actress Elliot Page brought visibility to the feminine use.
Elliot James, Elliot Thomas, Elliot William, and Elliot Grey are all strong and naturally flowing combinations.
Elliots are often described as thoughtful, intelligent, and quietly confident — the name has an intellectual quality that suits curious, independent thinkers.
Personality of Elliot
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Elliot
Creativity
82%
Elegance
80%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
74%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Elliot
E
Elliot Smith
American singer-songwriter, either/or and Figure 8
E
Elliot Page
Canadian actor, Juno and The Umbrella Academy
E
Elliot Alderson
Fictional protagonist of the TV series Mr. Robot
Middle Names for Elliot
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Elliot
Elliot James
Elliot Thomas
Elliot William
Elliot Grey
Elliot Cole
Elliot Reed
Elliot Fox
Elliot Sage
Elliot John
Elliot Miles
Names Similar to Elliot
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Elliot
850 BC
Elijah the prophet active in Israel; his story told in Kings
1200
Elias and its derivatives spread across Europe via the Bible
1700
Elliot established as a Scottish and English surname
2015
Elliot begins rapid ascent in US popularity, driven by TV character Elliot Alderson
Numerology & Symbolism of Elliot
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Indigo
💎
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
🌸
Lucky Flower
Forget-Me-Not
Elliot Around the World
How Elliot is written in different languages and scripts
إيليوت
Arabic
エリオット
Japanese
Эллиот
Russian
엘리엇
Korean
埃利奥特
Chinese
Έλιοτ
Greek
एलियट
Hindi
אֶלִיוֹט
Hebrew
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