Discover name insights instantly.

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

Name Origin

Elliott is a traditionally masculine given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old French surname Elie, which in turn came from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'

englishmasculineeliyahuyahwehgod

Famous People

Elliott Smith (1969-2003)

Singer-songwriter

  • Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his melancholic and introspective music.
  • Released six studio albums, including "Either/Or" and "Figure 8"
  • Posthumously released works continue to gain recognition.

Elliott Page (1987-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like "Juno" and "Inception"
  • Vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
  • Came out as transgender in 2020

Elliott Gould (1938-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like "MASH" and "The Long Goodbye"
  • Received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in "Getting Straight"