Elton is both a surname and a male given name. The name likely originates from the Old English name Ella or Elli, and the Old English term 'tun', meaning ‘enclosure’, or ‘settlement’. Elton is a common place name in England. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

Sir Arthur Elton, 7th Baronet Sir Arthur Hallam Elton, 7th Baronet DL (19 April 1818 – 14 October 1883) was a writer and Liberal party politician in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He was the son of Sir Charles Abraham Elton, 6th Baronet. He was appointe ...

(1818–1883), English politician * Sir Arthur Elton, 10th Baronet (1906–1973), English pioneer in documentaries *

Ben Elton Benjamin Charles Elton (born 3 May 1959) is an English comedian, actor, author, playwright, lyricist and director. He was a part of London's alternative comedy movement of the 1980s and became a writer on the sitcoms '' The Young Ones'' and ''Bl ...

(born 1959), English comedian *

Charles Abraham Elton Sir Charles Abraham Elton, 6th Baronet (31 October 1778 – 1 June 1853) was an English officer in the British Army and an author. Life Charles was eldest of three sons of the Rev Sir Abraham Elton, 5th of the Elton baronets, by Elizabeth, daugh ...

(1778–1853), English soldier and author * Charles Isaac Elton (1839–1900), English lawyer, politician, writer and antiquarian *

Charles Sutherland Elton Charles Sutherland Elton (29 March 1900 – 1 May 1991) was an English zoologist and animal ecologist. He is associated with the development of population and community ecology, including studies of invasive organisms. Personal life Charle ...

(1900–1991), English biologist *

Ed Elton Edwin Elton (born 5 October 1939) is a Nomura Professor of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business and Academic Director of the Stern Doctoral Program. Professor Elton also teaches for the Master of Science in Global Finance (M ...

(born 1939), American economist * Sir Edmund Elton, 8th Baronet (1846–1920) * Frederick Cockayne Elton (1832–1888), British officer, received the Victoria Cross * Geoffrey Elton (1921–1994), German-born British historian * Harry Elton (1930–2004), Canadian television producer *

John Elton John Elton (died 1751) was a British shipbuilder and seaman, noted for his efforts in the service of Nader Shah of Iran (r. 1736–1747). Life He was sent by the Russian government in 1735 to assist in the Orenburg expedition in the rank of a ...

(died 1751), English shipbuilder and seaman, adventurer in Persia * Kim Elton (born 1948), American politician * Lewis Elton (1923–2018), German-born British researcher into higher education *

Oliver Elton Oliver Elton, FBA (3 June 1861 – 4 June 1945) was an English literary scholar whose works include ''A Survey of English Literature (1730–1880)'' in six volumes, criticism, biography, and translations from several languages including Iceland ...

(1861–1945), English literary scholar *

Richard Elton Richard Elton (fl. 1650), was an English military writer. Life Elton was a native of Bristol. He was the son of Dr. Thomas Elton (died 1618), originally from Ledbury, Herefordshire and Jane Aston, daughter of Sir Edward Aston (died 1598), ...

(born c. 1610), English soldier and writer * Todd Elton (born 1993), Australian rules footballer *

William Elton William Elton (1 May 1847 – 27 January 1903) was an English comedian who had a successful career in Australia, playing comic opera and pantomime. History Elton was born William John Shuttleworth in Salford, Greater Manchester, son of a surgeon ...

(1847–1903), English comedian in US and Australia

Given name

Musicians and hosts

Elton Dean Elton Dean (28 October 1945 – 8 February 2006) was an English jazz musician who performed on alto saxophone, saxello (a variant of the soprano saxophone) and occasionally keyboards. Part of the Canterbury scene, he featured in, among oth ...

(1945–2006), English saxophonist *

Elton (comedian) Alexander Duszat (born 2 April 1971), known professionally as Elton, is a German television presenter and comedian who gained recognition as Stefan Raab's sidekick in the long-running late-night comedy show '' TV total''. Early life Elton was ...

(born 1971), German comedian and host of Elton.tv * Elton Britt (1913–1972), stage name of James Elton Baker, American country music singer-songwriter *

Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, pianist and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Rocket Man" after his 1972 hit single of the same name, John has led a commercially successful career a ...

(born 1947), English musician * Elton Ibrahimov (born 1994), Azerbaijani singer and dancer *

Elton Anderson Elton Anderson was an American singer and swamp pop pioneer who had a chart hit on Mercury Records. From 1956 to 1957 Anderson was the featured vocalist of the Sid Lawrence Band while that band was the house band at The Southern Club, an Opelousas ...

, American singer * Elton Hayes (1915-2001), British actor and guitarist *

Elton Ahi Elton Ahi ( fa, التون آهی, also credited as Elton Farokh Ahi, Persian: ; born 1964), is a Persian music producer from Iran. He has been credited with music production/ editing/ sound engineering for over 100 Hollywood major motion pictures ...

(born 1964), Persian music producer

Athletes (association football)

Elton Acolatse Elton-Ofoi Acolatse (born 25 July 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger for Hungarian club Diósgyőri VTK. Besides the Netherlands, he has played in Belgium, Israel and Turkey. Club career Ajax Born in Amsterdam to G ...

(born 25 July 1995), Dutch professional footballer *

Elton Basriu Elton Basriu (born 3 August 1987 in Elbasan) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays for KF Dukagjini in the Football Superleague of Kosovo The Football Superleague of Kosovo ( sq, Superliga e Futbollit të Kosovës), also known as the ...

(born 3 August 1987 in Elbasan), Albanian footballer *

Elton Calé Elton Pereira Gomes (born 12 July 1988), known as Elton Calé, is a Football in Brazil, Brazilian footballer who plays for Kosovan club SC Gjilani, Gjilani. Career Early career Calé began his football career with Associação Desportiva Guar ...

(born 12 July 1988), Brazilian footballer *

Elton Çeno Elton Çeno (born 19 June 1976) is an Albania Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and I ...

(born 19 June 1976), Albanian retired football player * Elton da Costa (born 15 December 1979), Brazilian footballer *

Elton Doku Elton Doku (born 1 October 1986 in Krujë) is an Albanian footballer who most recently played as a defender for hometown club Kastrioti in the Albanian Superliga. Honours ;KF Laçi * Albanian Cup The Albanian Cup ( sq, Kupa e Shqipërisë) is ...

(born 1 October 1986), Albanian footballer *

Elton Figueiredo Elton Charles Figueiredo da Silva (born 12 February 1986), commonly known as Elton Figueiredo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for C.R.D. Libolo Clube Recreativo Desportivo do Libolo, usually known simply as Recreativo do ...

(born 1986), Brazilian footballer *

Elton Hobson Elton Hart Hobson (November 10, 1924 - August 15, 2020) was a Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a professional Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Blue Bombers co ...

(1924-2020), Canadian football player *

Elton John (footballer) Elton David Wallace John (born 8 April 1987) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Club career San Juan Jabloteh John began his professional football career with San Juan Jabloteh. John won his first two TT Pro Lea ...

(born 1987), Trinidadian footballer *

Elton Kabangu Elton Daniël Kabangu (born 8 February 1998) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Belgian Pro League club Union SG. Club career Kabangu made his Eerste Divisie debut for FC Eindhoven on in a game against SC Telstar an ...

(born 8 February 1998), Belgian professional footballer *

Elton Junior Melo Ataíde Elton Junior Melo Ataíde (born 17 March 1990), simply known as Elton, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Náutico. Career statistics References External links * * 1990 births Living people Brazili ...

(born 1990), Brazilian footballer * Elton Monteiro (born 22 February 1994), Portuguese footballer *

Elton Morelato Elton Aparecido Crepaldi Morelato (born August 13, 1988 in São Carlos, Brazil) is a professional footballer who most recently played for Brazilian Série B side ASA de Arapiraca, where he played as a striker Striker or The Strikers may refer ...

, (born 1990), Brazilian footballer *

Elton Muçollari Elton Muçollari (born 14 September 1980) is an Albanian retired footballer who played several seasons in the Albanian Superliga The Kategoria Superiore, officially known as Abissnet Superiore for sponsorship reasons, is a professional league ...

(born 14 September 1980), Albanian retired footballer * Elton Ngwatala (born 1993), French professional footballer *

Élton Rodrigues Brandão Elton may refer to: Places England * Elton, Cambridgeshire (formerly Huntingdonshire), a village ** Elton Hall, a baronial hall * Elton, Cheshire, a village and civil parish * Elton, County Durham, a village and civil parish * Elton, Derbyshire ...

(born 1 August 1985), Brazilian footballer * Élton Lexandro de Oliveira Santos (born 15 August 1985), Brazilian retired footballer *

Elton Aparecido de Souza Elton Aparecido de Souza (born 9 May 1985), or simply Elton, is a Brazilian former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Striker (association football), striker. On 7 March 2006, Elton joined Polish Ekstraklasa club Pogo� ...

(born May 1985), Brazilian footballer *

Elton Taylor Elton Taylor (December 5, 1932 – September 26, 1997) was a Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a professional Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Blue Bombers ...

(1932-1997), Canadian football player *

Elton Vata Elton Vata (born 13 April 1998) is an Albanian footballer who plays for Erzeni Shijak as a goalkeeper. Club career KF Laçi In September 2016, Vata joined Albanian Superliga club KF Laçi. He made his league debut for the club on 26 November 201 ...

(born 13 April 1998), Albanian footballer *

Elton Williams (footballer) Elton Williams (born 4 July 1973) is a Guyanese-born Montserratian international football player who plays in defence for Ideal SC in the Montserrat Championship The Montserrat Championship is the top association football division in Montser ...

(born 4 July 1973), Guyanese-born Montserratian international football player

Athletes (other sports)

Elton Flatley Elton Flatley (born 7 May 1977, Tamworth, New South Wales) is a former Australian international rugby union footballer. He played for the Queensland Reds. Career Flatley was educated at St. Joseph's Nudgee College where he was signed into the ...

(born 1977), Australian former international rugby union footballer *

Elton Patterson Elton G. Patterson (born June 3, 1981) is an American former professional gridiron football, football defensive end. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCF Knights f ...

(born 1981), former professional gridiron football defensive end * Elton Tsang (born 1980), Chinese Canadian poker player *

Elton Julian Elton Julian (born August 16, 1974) is an American racecar driver and team owner. After driving at the International Formula 3000 and the FIA World Endurance Championship, he has entered DragonSpeed at the FIA WEC, WeatherTech SportsCar Champion ...

(born 1974), American professional racing driver * Elton Brand (born 1979), American basketball player *

Elton Rasmussen Elton Rasmussen (1936–1978) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a with the St. George Dragons during the second-half of their 11-year consecutive premiership winning run from 1956 ...

(1937–1978), Australian rugby league footballer * Elton Sawyer (born 1959), American NASCAR driver *

Elton Welsby Roger Elton Welsby (born 28 May 1951 in St Helens, Lancashire) is an English television sports presenter who works under the name Elton Welsby. Welsby is a fan of Everton Football Club, and St Helens R.F.C. The ITV years Welsby began his broad ...

(born 1951), English television sports presenter *

Elton Williams (cricketer) Elton Williams (born 19 September 1973) is a South African former cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Boland in 1996/97. See also * List of Boland representative cricketers This is a list of all cricketers who have played firs ...

(born 19 September 1973), South African cricketer * Elton Plummer (1914-1988), Australian rules footballer *

Elton Rynearson Elton James Rynearson Sr. (April 7, 1893 – February 8, 1967) was an American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator. He was affiliated with Eastern Michigan University (known as Michigan State Normal College prior to 1956) for mos ...

(1893-1967), American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator * Elton Brand (born 1979), American former professional basketball player and current general manager of Philadelphia 76ers * Elton Brown (born 1982), American former professional football player *

Elton Veals Elton Alvin Veals (March 26, 1961 – August 5, 2023) was an American football player who played running back for one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Early life Elton Alvin Veals was born in Woodville, ...

(born 1961), American former football player *

Elton Wieman Elton Ewart "Tad" Wieman (October 4, 1896 – December 26, 1971) was an American football collegiate player, coach and athletic director. He played football for the University of Michigan from 1915 to 1917 and 1920 under head coach Fielding H. Yo ...

(1896-1971), American football collegiate player, coach and athletic director * Elton Dharry (born 1985), Guyanese professional boxer

Other

Elton Bennett Elton Bennett (June 2, 1910 – January 30, 1974) was a 20th-century American artist living and working in the Northwest. Born in 1910 in Cosmopolis, Washington, Bennett grew up and worked on the Washington coast, attended art school at the age of ...

(1910–1974), American artist * Elton Bomer (born 1935), American politician * Elton Gallegly (born 1944), American politician * Elton Mayo (1880–1949), Australian psychologist and sociologist *

Elton Bryson Stephens Sr. Elton Bryson Stephens Sr. (1911–2005) was an American businessman from Alabama, who founded EBSCO Industries. Early life Stephens was born on August 4, 1911, in Clio, Alabama.Jim StephensIn Memoriam: Elton Bryson Stephens, 1911-2005 ''Serial ...

(1911–2005), American businessman and philanthropist * Elton Rule (1917–1990), American television executive * Elton Mangoma, Zimbabwean politician *

Elton Georges Marvie Elton Georges (1 May 1943 – 5 April 2018) was a British Virgin Islander politician and businessman. Georges served in a number of public offices, but most notably as the Deputy Governor of the British Virgin Islands from 1983 to 2003, ...

(1943-2018), British Virgin Islander politician and businessman *

Elton Gissendanner Elton Jake Gissendanner II (November 8, 1927 – September 1, 2023) was an American veterinarian and politician from Florida. Life and career Elton Jake Gissendanner II was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on November 8, 1927. He married Sarah Fran ...

(born 1927), American politician *

Elton Engstrom Sr. Elton Egedeous Engstrom Sr. (June 6, 1905 — January 30, 1963) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Wrangell, Alaska, Engstrom went to the Wrangell High School and to the University of Washington. He was in the family fishing busi ...

(1905-1963), American businessman and politician *

Elton Fax Elton Clay Fax (October 9, 1909 – May 13, 1993) was an American illustrator, cartoonist, and writer. Early life and education Elton Clay Fax was born in 1909, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Mark Oakland Fax and Willie Estelle Fax. His father ...

(1909-1993), American illustrator, cartoonist and author * Elton Rule (1917-1990), American television executive and former president of the American Broadcasting Company *

Elton Glaser Elton Glaser is an American poet. He has published collections of poetry and been published in literary magazines. Life He is a native of New Orleans, is a retired Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English from the University of Akron, and forme ...

, American poet *

Elton L. Daniel Elton L. Daniel is a historian and Iranologist. He received his doctorate from UT Austin in 1978, and from 1981-2011 he was a professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic History at the University of Hawaii. He retired in 2011. Daniel is the director o ...

, historian and Iranologist *

Elton N. Kaufmann Elton Neil Kaufmann (born 1943) is an American materials scientist. He is known for his work investigating hyperfine interactions with nuclear spectroscopic methods and the interactions between particles and solids. His career was spent at Bell ...

(born 1943), American materials scientist * Elton Redalen (1926-2009), American farmer and politician *

Elton D. Aberle Elton D. Aberle is an American animal scientist. He was born and raised on a small farm in Sabetha, Kansas. He earned a BS degree in animal husbandry from the Kansas State University, and MS and PhD degrees in Food Science/Meat Science at Mich ...

, American animal scientist *

Elton Engstrom Jr. Elton Egedeous Engstrom Jr. (February 26, 1935 – November 6, 2013) was an American lawyer, businessman, writer, and politician. Engstrom served one term apiece in the Alaska House of Representatives and the Alaska Senate as a Republican during t ...

(1935-2013), American lawyer, businessman, writer and politician * Elton Raymond Shaw (1886–1955), American author and churchman *

Elton Joe Kendall Elton Joe Kendall (born 1954) is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Education and career Born in Dallas, Texas, Kendall was a police officer in the Dallas Police Departm ...

(born 1954), American judge