English

Elliot

Pronounced EL-ee-utShare

Meaning: Surname derived from Elias

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Elliot began as a surname derived from a medieval diminutive of Elias. Both Elliot and Elliott are established given-name spellings, and contemporary use extends across genders.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Elliot comes from English.

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