Eliot

Eliot is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 137 boys in the United States.

Eliot at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Eliot

Eliot belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eliot first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #800 in 1960, and in 2024 137 babies received the name — 7,759 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eliot in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#800 in 1960
Peak year
2012
Babies named Eliot in 2024
137
Total since 1880
7,759

Eliot in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#329 in 1996
Babies named Eliot in 2025
28
Total since 1996
1,078

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eliot mean?

The meaning of Eliot is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eliot a boy or girl name?

Eliot is a boy name. In 2024, 137 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eliot?

Eliot comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eliot?

Eliot first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #800 in 1960, and 137 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].