Elliott

Elliott is a male first name that is especially common in English-speaking countries. Originally, it is a Norman surname that developed as an Old French diminutive of the biblical name Elijah. The name can be literally translated as "my God is Yahweh".

What does the name Elliott mean?

The name Elliott has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and means "my God is Yahweh". It derives from the Hebrew name 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ), whose short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה) consists of the ancient Hebrew words 'ēl (אֵל) for "God" and yâh (יָה) for "the name of God". A possible origin could also be the Scottish town of Elliot or a variant of the name Elwold, which means "Old Welshman". Additionally, it may be connected to Ailiet/Æþelgeat, which means "noble gate". The name is still used today as a surname. Alternatives include Eliot, Eliott, Elliot, Ellioth, and Elliotte. In the Bible, Elijah is a significant and righteous prophet of God who preached vigorously against the worship of Baal.

Where does the name Elliott come from?

The first name Elliott has ancient Hebrew roots and means "my God is Yahweh". The word components come from ancient Hebrew: 'ēl means "God" and yâh refers to "the name of God". The languages in which the name appears are Old French, American, and English.

How do you pronounce Elliott?

The pronunciation of the name Elliott is soft and consists of three to four syllables. In German, it is typically pronounced as "El-li-ott" [ˈɛli̯ɔt], while the English variant is [ˈɛliət]. The name begins with a clear E sound that conveys openness. The doubling of the L creates a harmonious connection to the following syllable. The ending "-ott" sounds short and concise, giving Elliott a modern and friendly impression – stylish, soft, yet distinctive.

When is the name day of Elliott?

The name day for Elliott is celebrated on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Elliott is among the most popular first names. Currently, it ranks 1,420th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 827. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 200 times as a first name, placing it at 1,601st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 1,543rd. The name also shows interesting distribution internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Elli / Ello

Famous people

• Elliott Baker (writer from the USA)
• Elliott Carter (composer from the USA)
• Elliott Dexter (actor from America)
• Elliott Forbes-Robinson (racing driver from the USA)
• Elliott Hewitt (English football player)
• Elliott Hong (South Korean film director)
• Elliott Hundley (American artist)
• Elliott Lawrence Broza (jazz musician from America)
• Elliott Lewis (actor from America)
• Elliott Lynch (American architect)
• Elliott Maddox (American baseball player)
• Elliott Mason (British actor)
• Elliott Moglica (Canadian writer)
• Elliott Morgan (American actor)
• Elliott Morris (English musician)
• Elliott Nugent (American actor)
• Elliott Omozusi (British football player)
• Elliott Parish (British footballer)
• Elliott Richardson (football player from Canada)
• Elliott Shepard (Indian racing driver)