The nameWyatt
Wyatt is an English surname from a medieval first name meaning "brave in war". Associated with the Old West, it is popular in the United States.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Wyatt comes from the medieval name Wyot, from the Old English wig, "war", and heard, "brave, hardy".
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
The lawman Wyatt Earp, of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1881), gave the name its Western image. Wyatt has been in the American top 100 since 2004 and reached 25th place in 2017.
Famous people named Wyatt
- Wyatt Earp, lawman
- Wyatt Russell, actor
Popularity of the name Wyatt
Wyatt in the United States
Wyatt was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 88,247 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Wyatt. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Wyatt in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7,364 births a year on average, against 9,484 in the five years before.
Wyatt in the United Kingdom
Wyatt was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,497 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Wyatt. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Wyatt in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 161 births a year on average, against 196 in the five years before.
Wyatt in France
Sibling names for Wyatt
Names from the same generation as Wyatt, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Wyatt comes from the medieval name Wyot, from the Old English wig, "war", and heard, "brave, hardy".
What is the origin of the name Wyatt?
English, from a surname.
Is Wyatt a girl's or a boy's name?
Wyatt is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Wyatt?
In 2024, Wyatt was the 38th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6,581 births.
What are good sibling names for Wyatt?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ruby, Evelyn, Sadie and Lily for a sister, Carter, Parker, Cooper and Jackson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Wyatt?
Wyatt Earp, lawman; Wyatt Russell, actor.