Discover name insights instantly.

Uncover the origin, popularity, and more for any name.

Name Origin

Eliot is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Elijah meaning 'Yahweh is my God'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries thanks to the renowned poet T.S. Eliot.

frenchhebrewmasculineliteraryreligiousgodly

Famous People

T.S. Eliot (1888-1965)

Poet, Playwright, Literary Critic

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Literature (1948)
  • Considered one of the most important poets of the 20th century
  • Wrote influential works like 'The Waste Land', 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' and 'Four Quartets'

Eliot Ness (1903-1957)

Law Enforcement Agent

  • Led the Untouchables team that brought down Al Capone during Prohibition
  • Served as Director of Public Safety in Cleveland, Ohio