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Eliot (name) means a surname and male given name, a variant of Elliott. Example: “T. S. Eliot was a famous 20th-century poet.”

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A surname and male given name, a variant of Elliott.
"T. S. Eliot was a famous 20th-century poet."

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In plain EnglishA surname and first name, best known from the poet T. S. Eliot.

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Etymology

A variant of the surname and given name Elliott.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Eliot” mean?
The word “Eliot” means a surname and male given name, a variant of Elliott. In plain terms, a surname and first name, best known from the poet T. S. Eliot.
How do you use “Eliot” in a sentence?
Here is “Eliot” used in a sentence: “T. S. Eliot was a famous 20th-century poet.”
What part of speech is “Eliot”?
“Eliot” is a name.
Is “Eliot” a common word?
“Eliot” is an uncommon word in modern English.