Elton is both a surname and a male given name. The name likely originates from the

Old English Old English (, ), or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the early Middle Ages. It was brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, Anglo ...

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 (1818–1883), English politician *

Sir Arthur Elton, 10th Baronet Sir Arthur Hallam Rice Elton, 10th Baronet (10 February 1906 – 1 January 1973) was a pioneer of the British documentary film industry. Educated at Marlborough College and Jesus College, Cambridge, he was a schoolfriend of John Betjeman. After ...

(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 ''Bla ...

(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 Charles Isaac Elton, QC (6 December 1839 – 23 April 1900) was an English lawyer, antiquary, and politician. He is most famous for being one of the authors of the bestselling book '' The Great Book-Collectors''. He was born in Southampton. ...

(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 Charles S ...

(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 (MSG ...

(born 1939), American economist *

Sir Edmund Elton, 8th Baronet Sir Edmund Harry Elton, 8th Baronet (3 May 1846 – 17 July 1920) was an English inventor and studio potter noted for his production of Elton Ware at the Clevedon Elton Sunflower Pottery. He was the son of the painter Edmund William Elton and Luc ...

(1846–1920) *

Frederick Cockayne Elton Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Cockayne Elton VC (23 April 1832 – 24 March 1888) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British an ...

(1832–1888), British officer, received the Victoria Cross *

Geoffrey Elton Sir Geoffrey Rudolph Elton (born Gottfried Rudolf Otto Ehrenberg; 17 August 1921 – 4 December 1994) was a German-born British political and constitutional historian, specialising in the Tudor period. He taught at Clare College, Cambridge, and w ...

(1921–1994), German-born British historian *

Harry Elton Harry Elton (5 January 1930 – 16 May 2004) was a Canadian broadcaster, primarily known as the television producer who championed the development of the British television programme '' Coronation Street'' in 1960, currently the world's longest-r ...

(1930–2004), Canadian television producer * John Elton (died 1751), English shipbuilder and seaman, adventurer in Persia *

Kim Elton Kim Steven Elton (born April 9, 1948) is a journalist, commercial fisherman, government official and Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Alaska. Elton represented Juneau in the Alaska House of Representatives for two terms, from 1995 to ...

(born 1948), American politician *

Lewis Elton Lewis Richard Benjamin Elton (born Ludwig Richard Benjamin Ehrenberg; 25 March 1923 – 29 September 2018) was a German-born British physicist and researcher into education, specialising in higher education. Early life Born in Tübingen to the ...

(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 (born c. 1610), English soldier and writer *

Todd Elton Todd Elton (born 29 April 1993) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Junior football Elton played junior football for three clubs; Tyabb, Som ...

(born 1993), Australian rules footballer * William Elton (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 Elton Britt (born James Elton Baker; June 27, 1913 – June 22, 1972) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Biography Britt was born on a farm near Marshall, Arkansas. His father was James Baker, and he had two si ...

(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 Elton Ibragimov (рус. Элтон Ибрагимов; born November 3, 1994) is a singer and dancer who occupied second place in the national selection of Eurovision 2012 in Baku. Solo career Elton Ibragimov passed a casting of national sel ...

(born 1994), Azerbaijani singer and dancer * Elton Anderson, American singer *

Elton Hayes Elton Hayes (16 February 1915 – 23 September 2001) was a British actor and guitarist. Life and career Elton Hayes was born in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England. Both his parents were actors and he made his first stage appearance aged nin ...

(1915-2001), British actor and guitarist * Elton Ahi (born 1964), Persian music producer

Athletes (association football)

* Elton Acolatse (born 25 July 1995), Dutch professional footballer * Elton Basriu (born 3 August 1987 in Elbasan), Albanian footballer * Elton Calé (born 12 July 1988), Brazilian footballer * Elton Çeno (born 19 June 1976), Albanian retired football player * Elton da Costa (born 15 December 1979), Brazilian footballer * Elton Doku (born 1 October 1986), Albanian footballer * Elton Figueiredo (born 1986), Brazilian footballer * Elton Hobson (1924-2020), Canadian football player * Elton John (footballer) (born 1987), Trinidadian footballer * Elton Kabangu (born 8 February 1998), Belgian professional footballer * Elton Junior Melo Ataíde (born 1990), Brazilian footballer *

Elton Monteiro Elton Monteiro Almada (born 22 February 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back. Born in Switzerland, he was a youth international for Portugal. Football career On 16 August 2014, Monteiro made his professional debut with ...

(born 22 February 1994), Portuguese footballer * Elton Morelato, (born 1990), Brazilian footballer * Elton Muçollari (born 14 September 1980), Albanian retired footballer *

Elton Ngwatala Elton Ngwatala (born 23 May 1993) is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for French club AC Cambrai. Career Born in Corbeil-Essonnes, Ngwatala spent his early career with Beauvais II, Beauvais, Chambly and Kidderminster H ...

(born 1993), French professional footballer * Élton Rodrigues Brandão (born 1 August 1985), Brazilian footballer * Élton Lexandro de Oliveira Santos (born 15 August 1985), Brazilian retired footballer * Elton Aparecido de Souza (born May 1985), Brazilian footballer * Elton Taylor (1932-1997), Canadian football player * Elton Vata (born 13 April 1998), Albanian footballer * Elton Williams (footballer) (born 4 July 1973), Guyanese-born Montserratian international football player

Athletes (other sports)

* Elton Flatley (born 1977), Australian former international rugby union footballer * Elton Patterson (born 1981), former professional gridiron football defensive end *

Elton Tsang Elton Tsang Ka-wai (born 1980) is a Chinese Canadian poker player currently residing in Hong Kong. Considered as one of the five best Asian poker players, Tsang has achieved icon status in the international poker scene with his involvement in sev ...

(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 Championsh ...

(born 1974), American professional racing driver *

Elton Brand Elton Tyron Brand (born March 11, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player and the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After playing college basketball for Duke, he was selecte ...

(born 1979), American basketball player * Elton Rasmussen (1937–1978), Australian rugby league footballer *

Elton Sawyer Elton Everett Sawyer (born November 5, 1959) is a former NASCAR driver. He is married to former NASCAR driver Patty Moise. Sawyer is currently the Vice President, Officiating and Technical Inspection of NASCAR. Career Start Sawyer began his caree ...

(born 1959), American NASCAR driver * Elton Welsby (born 1951), English television sports presenter * Elton Williams (cricketer) (born 19 September 1973), South African cricketer *

Elton Plummer Elton Wilfrid 'Duffy' Plummer (31 July 1914 – 30 May 1988) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon Essendon may refer to: Australia *Electoral district of Essendon *Electoral district of Essendon and Flemington * Essendo ...

(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 most ...

(1893-1967), American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator *

(born 1979), American former professional basketball player and current general manager of Philadelphia 76ers *

Elton Brown Elton Gillett Brown (born May 22, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He played college football for the University of Virginia, and was recognized ...

(born 1982), American former professional football player * Elton Veals (born 1961), American former football player * Elton Wieman (1896-1971), American football collegiate player, coach and athletic director *

Elton Dharry Elton Felix Dharry (born 1 December 1985) is a Guyanese professional boxer who challenged for the WBA interim super-flyweight title in 2019. Professional career Dharry has held the Guyana National and IBF Intercontinental bantamweight, and t ...

(born 1985), Guyanese professional boxer

Other

* Elton Bennett (1910–1974), American artist *

Elton Bomer Elton L. Bomer (born July 30, 1935) is an American politician in the state of Texas. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1981 to 1985 and 1991 to 1995 before serving as Secretary of State of Texas under Governor George W. Bush fr ...

(born 1935), American politician *

Elton Gallegly Elton William Gallegly (born March 7, 1944) is a former U.S. Representative from California. A Republican, he last represented . He previously represented the 23rd and 21st Districts, and served from 1987 to 2013. He did not seek re-election in ...

(born 1944), American politician *

Elton Mayo George Elton Mayo (26 December 1880 – 7 September 1949) was an Australian born psychologist, industrial researcher, and organizational theorist.Cullen, David O'Donald. ''A new way of statecraft: The career of Elton Mayo and the development o ...

(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 Rev ...

(1911–2005), American businessman and philanthropist *

Elton Rule Elton H. Rule (June 13, 1917-May 5, 1990) was an American television executive and former president of the American Broadcasting Company. Assuming the presidency at a time when ABC was a distant third in the Nielsen ratings, Rule is credited with ...

(1917–1990), American television executive *

Elton Mangoma Elton Steers Mangoma is a Zimbabwean politician, and a former Minister of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion. Following the 2018 Zimbabwean General Election he is no longer a member of the House of Assembly. He currently serves as the p ...

, Zimbabwean politician * Elton Georges (1943-2018), British Virgin Islander politician and businessman * Elton Gissendanner (born 1927), American politician * Elton Engstrom Sr. (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 *

(1917-1990), American television executive and former president of the American Broadcasting Company * Elton Glaser, American poet * Elton L. Daniel, historian and Iranologist * Elton N. Kaufmann (born 1943), American materials scientist *

Elton Redalen Elton Redalen (March 5, 1926 – July 10, 2009) was an American farmer and politician. Born near Fountain, Minnesota, Redalen served in the United States Navy during World War II. He went to Miami University and the University of Minnesota. ...