Eliot

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Eliot means "belonging to God" or "the Lord is my God" in Hebrew, and "brave warrior" in Old German and Old English.
Pronunciation
EHL-ee-ət
The typical pronunciation for Eliot is EL-ee-uht for boys and EL-ee-aht for girls.
Popularity
Eliot is a moderately popular name around the world. It ranked as the 912th most popular name for American boys and the 526th for American girls in 2020. It was also the 110th most popular name for boys in England and Wales in 2019.

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Eliot Name meanings & History

Eliot is derived from the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ (Eliyahu), which means "my God is Yahweh". It also has Old German and Old English roots, meaning "brave warrior". Eliot means "belonging to God" or "the Lord is my God" in Hebrew, and "brave warrior" in Old German and Old English. From a surname that was a variant of Elliott. A famous bearer of the surname was T. S. Eliot (1888-1965), an Anglo-American poet and dramatist, the writer of The Waste Land. As a given name, it was borne by the American mob-buster Eliot Ness (1903-1957). Eliot is a versatile name that works well for both boys and girls. It is a classic name that has stood the test of time, and is also seen as a trendy and modern choice.

Zodiac Sign of Eliot: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eliot:

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten

L: Languid,Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Lover,Lazy,Liaison

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive

T: Truth,Tireless,Testy,Tacky,Talkative,Touchy,Doubting Thomas

Eliot is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Eliot include American poet T.S. Eliot, American author George Eliot (a pen name for Mary Ann Evans), and British actor and comedian Elliot Gould.

2.) Eliot (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: My God is the Lord

Other Forms: Elliot, Elliott


3.) Eliot (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Elliot.

Other Forms: Eliott, Eliud, Eliut, Elyot, Elyott


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