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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.

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Famous People

Eliot Ness (1903-1957)

Law enforcement officer

  • Led the Untouchables in bringing down Al Capone's Chicago Outfit
  • Served as Director of Public Safety in Cleveland, Ohio