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Elliot
Meaning: from Elias (diminutive) · Origin: Hebrew (via English) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English surname from a medieval diminutive of Elias (Elijah).
Famous people named Elliot
- Elliot Page (actor)
Nicknames
Eli
Variants & related names
Elliott, Eliot
Elliot name art
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FAQ
What does the name Elliot mean?
Elliot means “from Elias (diminutive)”. It comes from Hebrew (via English).
Is Elliot a popular name?
Yes — Elliot has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Elliot?
Eli.
What are other forms of Elliot?
Elliott, Eliot.
Similar names
Nathan · Caleb · Eli · Aaron · Ezekiel · Jonathan
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.