Elliott: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EL-ee-uht · 3 syllables
Elliott means “my God is Yahweh”, from Hebrew.
English surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Elie, Old French form of Elias or Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh". As a Scottish surname it may also represent Gaelic Elloch from a word meaning a dam or bank.
- Meaning
- my God is Yahweh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee-uht
- US rank (2025)
- #160
- US babies a year
- about 2,726 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Classic
How popular is Elliott?
Elliott was the #160 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,776 babies. It’s rising: up 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #160 |
| England & Wales | #87 |
| Scotland | #136 |
| Northern Ireland | #142 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| France | #509 |
| Canada | #177 |
| Australia | #152 |
How old are people named Elliott?
Half of US adults named Elliott are older than 38; most are between 19 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Elliott
What does the name Elliott mean?
Elliott means “my God is Yahweh”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Elliott?
Elliott is pronounced EL-ee-uht.
How popular is the name Elliott?
Elliott was the #160 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,776 babies. It’s rising: up 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Elliott?
Half of US adults named Elliott are older than 38. Most are between 19 and 79.