Respondents: 74 (This poll is closed)
I’d say it was a surname that became a classic boy’s name, but is just recently finding a tad bit of favor with girls. Primarily, though, I think most would assume an [name]Elliott[/name] was a boy.
[name]Lemon[/name] 
I agree with [name]Lemon[/name], but I love it as a girls name. I don’t usually like gender neutral or boy’s names for girls (more of a frilly/flowery person myself) but I love [name]Elliott[/name]. It reminds me of [name]Elliot[/name] from ‘Scrubs’. I think it’s a great name, boy or girl.
I have a boy [name]Elliott[/name]. I was a bit concerned about the possible gender confusion issue when choosing his name. Luckily the name isn’t that popular so hopefully it won’t be an issue in the future. I do hope it stays a boys name though.
I would automatically assume boy, though I do know one little girl [name]Elliot[/name]. It’s a great name either way, but I personally prefer it on a boy. I think something like [name]Ellery[/name] seems more feminine (though technically still a boy name).
My husband and I are also considering this name for our girl due in [name]October[/name]. We have been met with great opposition from our family though. They absolutely hate it while we think its quirky and cute for a girl. This just proves my point: don’t share your name selection with family until after your baby is born and named! I’m surprised at how quickly some people (family) will tear apart a name you love without any consideration! I personally like the name for a girl but its worth serious consideration as many people do find the name to be only a boy’s name.
Thanks for the insights about this name! We really love the sound of it, the meaning, everything. I tend to like classic, elegant sounding names, so this is definitely a favorite of mine. Your thoughts will help us make a decision!
~[name]Frances[/name]
You never mentioned if you were planning on using this name for a boy or a girl? I’m one of the people who voted that I think it’s a boy name only (at least in theory) but I realize people do use this name on girls.
[name]Just[/name] wanted to add that if you are planning on using this name for a boy, then I think it definitely meets the description you posted above - classic and elegant-sounding. Moreover, I don’t think the fact that people use it on a girl in any way takes away from its sophistication on a boy. If you’re considering this name for a girl, however, putting aside whether I like the name or not, I don’t think it meets that description at all. While I think [name]Elliott[/name] on a girl could work for someone looking for a name that is fun, sporty, modern, or whimsical even, I don’t think it is at all classic and elegant-sounding on a girl/woman. Classic/elegant for a girl would be [name]Eleanor[/name].
That’s on purpose. 
I didn’t want to swing the vote in either direction.
I named my 3 year old daughter [name]Elliott[/name] and I’ve met a few people who either have a girl [name]Elliott[/name], or know a girl [name]Elliott[/name] (all of which are about 3 years old and younger.) I thought it would be fun and different, and she can always fall back on the nickname “[name]Ellie[/name]”. However, I did receive some hurtful criticism from quite a few people (my own mom being the worst.) I even questioned my name choice a few times. But now, 3 years later, I’m glad I stuck to my decision! I love [name]Elliott[/name] for a girl.
Still, I think most people consider [name]Elliott[/name] a boy’s name, so you would be safe naming your boy [name]Elliott[/name], too.
I think of [name]Elliot[/name] from E.T. when I hear the name so I primarily think of it as a boy. There was a lady in at work the other day whose baby girl was named Elliette.
I’m a big fan of [name]Elliot[/name] as a boys name. Not so much on girls though. It feels boyish and masculine to me, and it is traditionally a boys name, which comes from the name [name]Elijah[/name]/[name]Elias[/name] which are both so “male” to me. Also, if you look at the numbers, [name]Elliot[/name] is getting used a lot more for boys.
[name]Elliot[/name] (b): #297 (has been moving up the charts a good amount in recent years). This equals 1,104 babies.
[name]Elliott[/name] (b): #350, equals 884 baby boys.
[name]Eliot[/name] (b): not in top 1000, 168 baby boys.
[name]Eliott[/name] (b): not in top 1000, 56 baby boys.
[name]Elliot[/name] (g): not in top 1000, 169 baby girls.
[name]Elliott[/name] (g): not in top 1000, 168 baby girls.
Elliotte (g): not in top 1000, 10 baby girls.
[name]Eliot[/name] (g): not in top 1000, 23 baby girls
So all in all 2,212 baby boys were named some version of [name]Elliott[/name], while only 370 baby girls were named some version of the name. Also it’s good to note that no one version of [name]Elliot[/name] for girls made the top 1000. If you think about it percentage wise when all the versions are added up, then for a boy the name should really be around #175, while for girls it would be around #759.
I know thats a whole lot of unnecessary numbers but it does show that [name]Elliot[/name] is still being used a good deal more for boys statistically.
I voted that it’s both but I first think of it as a boys name…this is onlybecause I know of boy Elliotts…but this doesn’t mean I like it better for a boy. I actually prefer it for a girl…so cute!
I personally prefer a pared down spelling ([name]Eliot[/name]) for both genders, but especially for boys. [name]Eliot[/name] is a great name (and the name of my hometown!), and I think it is definitely becoming a truly unisex name.
Thanks for the stats! Very interesting. I hadn’t even thought about the [name]Elias[/name]/[name]Elijah[/name] connection.
~[name]Frances[/name]
That’s really interesting! Honestly, I’m surprised there were even that many girl Elliotts.
I think of the lady doctor on Scrubs.