Elliott

Elliott - A very unique male name

Elliott appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #491. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elliott and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elliott? 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 Elliott. The baby boy name Elliott was given to 2,279 baby boys in 2025, ranking #160 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elliott peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 158.

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Elliott is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elliott is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #85 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #327.

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 Elliott is where you live.

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Elliott origin and meaning

English — surname and diminutive of Elias/Elijah, double-t spelling of Elliot

The double-t form of Elliot, a medieval diminutive of Elias (Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh')

Elliott is Elliot with an extra t — the spelling of the famous Scottish Borders surname in some branches and of composer Elliott Carter. In US data it runs just behind Elliot, peaked in 2019, and sits at #160 in 2025.

Attested etymology

Elliott is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Elliott

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

Elliot / Elwood / Eliot / 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 Elliott

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 Elliott 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 Elliott?

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/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Elliot — The single-t spelling, marginally more common
• Eliot — The streamlined literary spelling

Nicknames: EliEl

Famous bearers

• Elliott Carter — American classical composer who wrote major works into his 100s (1908–2012) Contemporary
• Elliott Smith — American singer-songwriter, born Steven Paul Smith and known by his chosen name Elliott Smith (1969–2003) Contemporary

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

Elliott is the same gentle, bookish name as Elliot with a slightly more formal, surname-like spelling. Choosing between them is purely a matter of which looks right written down.

Worth knowing

• The Elliot/Elliott split guarantees a lifetime of spelling corrections
• Also used for girls, increasingly