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Elliot

Boy / Girl name · 1,851 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elliot: 1,851 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 76 births in 2016.

Elliot is an anglicised form of the Scottish and Irish name ‘Elias’ (itself from the Hebrew ‘Eliyahu’, meaning ‘my God is Yahweh’). In Scotland, it has been particularly associated with the Elliot clan from the Scottish Borders, a formidable reiver family. Among famous bearers, the poet T. S. Eliot (who spelled his surname slightly differently) left an indelible mark on literature, while the actor Elliot Page has brought the name into modern, inclusive conversations. Place-wise, the name links to the River Elliott in Ayrshire. Elliot has surged in popularity in recent decades, often seen as a softer, more melodic alternative to the once-dominant Eli or Elijah.