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Elliot: meaning and origin

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Elliot

“My God is the Lord; from the medieval Elias”

Gender
🧒 Unisex
Origin
✡️ Hebrew
Letters · syllables
6 · 2
Starts with
E

Modern

About the name Elliot

Elliot is a girl or a boy’s name from the Hebrew tradition. Its meaning is “my God is the Lord; from the medieval Elias”. Names from Hebrew, many of them from the Bible. They have been used in English for centuries — from Hannah and Sarah to Noah, Elijah and Levi.

It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.

Tips before you choose

  • Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
  • Check the initials — and what they spell.
  • Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
  • Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?

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Questions and answers

What does the name Elliot mean?

Elliot is a name of Hebrew origin. It means: my God is the Lord; from the medieval Elias.

Is Elliot a boy or girl name?

Elliot is used for both girls and boys in the US.

How many syllables does Elliot have?

Elliot has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.