The baby name Elyot is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛliət/ (EL-ee-uht).
Elyot is English in Origin.
The baby name Elyot is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛliət/ (EL-ee-uht).
Elyot is English in Origin.
Elyot is a medieval English variant of Elliot/Eliot, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Eliyahu, “Yahweh is my God.” The pathway runs through Greek Elias and Latin Helias to Old French Élie, with the diminutive suffix -ot yielding forms like Alyot and Elyot that Norman influence brought to Britain. As a given name, it carries the same theophoric meaning as Elijah/Elías while offering a distinctive, archaic spelling.
Records show Elyot in England from the 12th century, used as both a personal name and a hereditary surname; it is notably borne by Sir Thomas Elyot (c.1490–1546), Renaissance humanist and diplomat. The spelling waned after the 17th century, but has seen rare modern revival. Close variants include Elliot, Eliot, Elliott, Eliott, and Elyott; feminine counterparts appear as Elliotte, Eliot, and Eliette/Eliette. Related forms: Elias, Ellis; common short form: Eli.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #233 | 2 | 5,842 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #305 | 5 | 2,601 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #376 | 12 | 2,865 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Elyot is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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