Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 07, 2024

Eliot

US Popularity Rank: 2771

Origin: British

Meaning: The Lord is my God

Eliot is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew and English origin, meaning "The Lord is my God." A short and quirky standalone name, Eliot can also be shortened to Ell, Et, and Lio. With several more popular variants out there—Elliot, Elliott, Eliott—this spelling is sure to be a unique player in the schoolyard. This cute name is also believed to derive from the Hebrew Elijah and Eliyahu. Elijah was a prophet likened to Moses for saving the religion of Yahweh from corruption in the Old Testament. A savior and a powerhouse, baby Eliot is equipped with the strength to fight with a name like this.

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