Elliot

Meaning of Elliot

The name means 'The Lord is my God'. It comes from the Hebrew name Elijah.

Elliot has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elliot

Elliot has held fairly steady, sitting around #151 in 2025 after peaking at #150 in 2022.

Elliot as a girl's name

Elliot is also used as a girl's name. The name Elliot means "My God is the Lord." It shows a connection to faith and belief in God.

Notable people named Elliot

• Elliot Page
  Actor, 'Juno', 'The Umbrella Academy'
• Elliot Gould
  Veteran actor, 'M*A*S*H', 'Friends'
• Elliot Ness
  Famous Prohibition-era law enforcement agent
• Elliot Smith
  Acclaimed indie rock singer-songwriter
• Elliot Richardson
  US Attorney General, Watergate figure

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Questions about the name Elliot

What does the name Elliot mean?

Elliot means the name means 'the lord is my god'. it comes from the hebrew name elijah, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elliot a boy's or a girl's name?

Elliot is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Elliot?

In 2025, Elliot ranked #151 for boys, down from #150 the year before.

When was Elliot most popular?

Elliot peaked at #150 in 2022.