US Popularity:228
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):French, Hebrew
Meaning:Little Elie, Little Elijah; The Lord is my God
Elliott is a gender-neutral name of Middle English and Old French origin that means “little Elie.” Since Elie is an Old French form of the Hebrew Elijah, Elliott also gains the meaning “the Lord is my God." Originally a biblical name, it is now a popular choice for religious and secular families alike. Variants of Elliott include Eliot, Elyot, and Eli, offering you plenty of options when it comes to spelling. The Bump user dimayuga also adds, “Personally, I love the name Elliott. It's my friends' baby and he goes by ‘E’ instead of Eli.” Whether you want to encourage baby to follow your faith or like its melodic sound, Elliott is a versatile name worth considering.

Common Nicknames for Elliott

What’s not to like about the name Elliott? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Elliott

How Popular Is The Name Elliott?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Elliott is currently #235 on The Bump
Boy:Elliott is currently #132 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Elliott is currently #171 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Elliott is currently #228 in U.S. births
Boy:Elliott is currently #160 in U.S. births
Girl:Elliott is currently #599 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#599
in 2025
+ 13
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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