Elliott
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Elliott
The name 'Elliott' means "the Lord is my God" and derives from the Hebrew name Elijah via the Old French and medieval English diminutive forms of Elias.
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Etymology
The name 'Elliott' means "the Lord is my God" and derives from the Hebrew name Elijah via the Old French and medieval English diminutive forms of Elias. It is used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably gaining popularity in Scotland and England as a surname before becoming a given name, with historical ties to the Protestant Reformation.
Elliott currently ranks #160 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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