Elliot
Elliot is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via medieval English and French origin, meaning “My God is the Lord”.
| Meaning | My God is the Lord |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via medieval English and French |
| Pronunciation | EL-ee-ət |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Elliot
Elliot began in medieval England as a pet form of Elias, the Greek and Latin form of the prophet Elijah, built with the French diminutive endings -ot and -et. Elijah's Hebrew name joins El and Yah, two words for God, so the name is usually explained as 'my God is the Lord'. Over the centuries it settled as a surname, especially in the Scottish Borders, and came back into use as a first name in the nineteenth century. The poet T. S. Eliot carried a single-l spelling of the same surname.
Is Elliot a Christian name?
Elliot is not a biblical name itself, but it descends from Elijah, the great prophet of the Hebrew Bible. Most families today choose it as a gentle English name rather than for its religious roots.
How popular is Elliot?
Well used across the English-speaking world for boys, and increasingly given to girls as well.
Gifts with the name Elliot
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Elliot
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elliot mean?
Elliot means 'My God is the Lord'. It is of Hebrew, via medieval English and French origin.
Is Elliot a Christian name?
Elliot is not a biblical name itself, but it descends from Elijah, the great prophet of the Hebrew Bible. Most families today choose it as a gentle English name rather than for its religious roots.
How do you pronounce Elliot?
Elliot is pronounced EL-ee-ət.
Is Elliot a boy or girl name?
Elliot is usually a boy name.