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The baby name Elliott is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛliət/ (EL-ee-uht).

Elliott is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈɛliət/ (EL-ee-uht)

What is the meaning of the name Elliott ?

The baby name Elliott is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛliət/ (EL-ee-uht).

Elliott is English in Origin.

Elliott stems from medieval England and Scotland, where it developed as a vernacular form of Elias via Old French Elie and Middle English Eliot/Elyot. Elias itself is the Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "Yahweh is my God." The spelling stabilized variously through the centuries, also influenced by the Border family name Elliot/Eliott, which helped popularize it as both surname and given name.

Used in Britain since the Middle Ages, Elliott enjoyed a revival in the 19th and 20th centuries and today feels modern and brisk, with growing unisex appeal. Common variants include Elliot, Eliot, Eliott, and the archaic Elyot; related international forms are Elie (French) and Elias (Spanish/Icelandic), while Eli serves as a familiar short form. Notable bearers range from actor Elliott Gould to the poet T. S. Eliot (surname), reinforcing the name's literary and artistic associations.

Elliott has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Elliott

Elliott Gould Actor · Born 1938 · United States Elliott Gould is an American actor best known for his starring roles in films like Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, MASH, and The Long Goodbye. Born Elliott Goldstein in 1938, he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. Elliott Smith Musician · Born 1969 · United States Elliott Smith was an American musician known for his poignant songwriting and distinctive voice. He gained fame with songs like 'Miss Misery', which was nominated for an Academy Award, and albums such as 'Either/Or' and 'XO'. His music often explored themes of introspection and melancholy. Elliott Reid Actor · Born 1920 · United States Elliott Reid was an American actor best known for his film and television roles, especially in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Absent-Minded Professor. Born Edgeworth Blair Reid in 1920, he had a long career in Hollywood and worked steadily in both movies and TV.

Celebrity babies named Elliott

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Elliott Armen Yann Tiersen singer

Elliott – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
Ireland Girls 2021 #1 897
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
Canada Boys 2024 #131 214 2,588
Switzerland Boys 2024 #131 7 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
Sweden Boys 2022 #147 36 1,509
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
United States Boys 2024 #156 2,219 7,044
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Belgium Boys 2023 #165 31 415
PR Boys 0 #173 6 2,508
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
Canada Girls 2024 #243 43 2,795
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
France Boys 2021 #275 117 2,865
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
GH Boys 0 #355 7 8,138
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
ZA 0 #437 11 14,421
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
CR Boys 0 #468 20 10,188
PA Boys 0 #471 11 9,305
United States Girls 2024 #483 487 8,487
GT Boys 0 #493 7 7,625
HK Boys 0 #498 30 12,905
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IL Boys 0 #597 11 10,983
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
Finland Boys 2026 #633 50 3,552
CL Boys 0 #646 20 13,390
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
PE Boys 0 #862 17 14,506
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #911 20 5,610
NG Boys 0 #915 37 16,906
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NL Boys 0 #929 23 5,873
MX Boys 0 #940 43 16,355
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
ZA Boys 0 #1,048 131 25,619
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,447 25 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Elliott is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
France
Ireland
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Elliott

Elliott is predominantly a boy's name.
Elliott is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛliət/ (EL-ee-uht).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eliot, Elliot, Eliott, Elyot, Elyott and Elliotte.
Across languages, Elliott has these equivalents: Elijah (Hebrew), Elias (Greek/Latin), Élie (French), Elia (Italian/Spanish), Ilyas (Arabic), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Elliott ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Elliott ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Elliott's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Elliott are in our database, including Elliott Gould (Actor), Elliott Smith (Musician), Elliott Reid (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Elliott for their child, including Yann Tiersen.