Eliot

Boy's name

Eliot is a variant of the name Elliot, which is derived from the Old French name "Eliot," a diminutive of the name Elie, meaning "Jehovah is God."

Meaning The lord is my god
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 137
Peak year 2012

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Eliot Ness - Law enforcement agent, leader of "The Untouchables."
  • Eliot Spitzer - Former Governor of New York, political scandal.
  • Eliot Engel - Former U.S. Congressman, foreign affairs advocate.
  • Eliot Coleman - Organic farming pioneer, author of farming books.
  • Eliot Feld - Choreographer, founder of dance company.
  • Eliot Porter - Nature photographer, known for color landscape images.
  • Eliot Paulina Sumner - Musician, lead singer of band "I Blame Coco."
  • Eliot J. Schechter - Sports photographer, captured iconic sports moments.
  • Eliot Pattison - Author, known for Inspector Shan series.
  • Eliot Wolf - NFL executive, Green Bay Packers front office.

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