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Eliot

Pronunciation: [ EHL-ee-uht ]

Girl Name #21,423 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Eliot is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL-ee-uht.

Parents who love the name Eliot often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#21,423
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Eli Ely Eliie

Also a Boy Name

Eliot is also used as a boy name, ranked #1377.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eliot

Is Eliot a boy or girl name?
Eliot is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #21423. As a boy name, it is ranked #1377. Eliot is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Eliot?
Eliot is pronounced EHL-ee-uht.
How popular is the name Eliot?
Eliot is currently ranked #21423 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Eliot?
Common nicknames for Eliot include Eli, Ely, and Eliie.
Is Eliot a common or rare name?
Eliot is an uncommon name, ranked #21423 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Eliot

Eliot is a girl name .

Is Eliot a boy or girl name? Eliot is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,423 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,377. Eliot is more commonly used as a boy name.

Eliot is currently ranked #21,423 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Eliot include Eli, Ely, and Eliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Eliot include Eliora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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