UK boy's name
Elyott
A masculine English name of uncertain derivation, possibly related to Eliot.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elyott is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Elyott popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Elyott is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Elyott. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elyott ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Elyott.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elyott as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Elyott mean?
The name Elyott has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the 7th century AD in the areas that are now England and parts of northern Europe. It is derived from the Old English words "ælf" meaning "elf" and "geat" meaning "gate" or "opening." The combination of these words suggests a meaning akin to "elf gate" or "elf opening," potentially referring to a gateway or portal to the realm of elves in ancient Germanic folklore.
While the name itself does not appear to be directly mentioned in any major ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have roots in Germanic mythology and paganism. The concept of elves and their dwelling places was prevalent in the belief systems of ancient Germanic tribes, and this name may have been borne by individuals with a connection to such beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elyott can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. An individual named Elyott is listed as a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire, England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Elyott. In the 13th century, Elyott of Warwick (c. 1210 - 1275) was a prominent English nobleman and military commander who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Another notable figure was Elyott Mortimer (1390 - 1452), a Welsh nobleman and supporter of the House of York during the War of the Roses.
In the 16th century, Elyott Grenville (1515 - 1581) was an English politician and courtier who served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions under Queen Elizabeth I. During the same period, Elyott Walwyn (1542 - 1610) was an English theologian and author known for his writings on religious reform.
More recently, in the 19th century, Elyott Ryder (1811 - 1892) was a British artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was a member of the Royal Academy and exhibited his works extensively throughout his career.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Elyott by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elyott was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Elyott
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Elyott: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elyott in the UK right now?
In 2014, Elyott was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Elyott most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Elyott in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elyott?
A masculine English name of uncertain derivation, possibly related to Eliot.
How many people are called Elyott in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Elyott across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.