Eliot

Eliot - A very unique male name

Eliot appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1145. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eliot and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eliot? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Eliot. The baby boy name Eliot was given to 83 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1386 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eliot peaked in popularity 66 years ago in 1960 on position 780.

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Eliot is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eliot is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #813 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,519.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eliot is where you live.

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Eliot origin and meaning

Variant spelling of Elliott, from Elijah

'Yahweh is God' — Eliot is a spelling of Elliott, which developed as a diminutive of Elias and Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu

Eliot is the streamlined spelling of the Elijah diminutive that became a surname and then a first name. As a boys' name it peaked in 2012. The spelling is most familiar to many as T.S. Eliot's surname, but Eliot as a given name has its own bearers, notably lawman Eliot Ness.

Attested etymology

Eliot is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Eliot, pop culture references for the name Eliot and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Eliot

We've found the following names that sound similar to Eliot, sorted by popularity.

Elliott / Elliot / Elwood / Eliud / Eladio / Ellwood / Eliott / Ewald / Eldo / Elad /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Eliot

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Eliot a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Eliot?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EL-ee-ut · /ˈɛliət/
The data counts two syllables, but the name is spoken with three: EL-ee-ut.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Elliott — The commoner spelling; a separate established name.
• Elliot — The other common spelling.
• Elyot — An archaic spelling, not recorded in the modern data.

Nicknames: Eli

Famous bearers

• Eliot Ness — Prohibition agent who led the Untouchables against Al Capone (1903–1957) Historical

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

Eliot offers the Elijah family's heritage in a literary, understated spelling that ages well.

Worth knowing

• Elliott and Elliot split the name three ways; expect to spell it.