Wyatt
Wyatt: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪ.ət/
Meaning and origin of Wyatt
Root meaning: “war”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, modern transferred use of the surname.
Etymology
Ultimately from the Old English personal name Wigheard, from wīg (“war”) + heard (“hard, brave”), later also used as a Middle English diminutive of the names Guy and William.
How popular is Wyatt?
Since 1880, 1,362 girls and 208,452 boys in the U.S. have been named Wyatt (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1201 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #38 for boys, with 6,625 babies given the name.
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Wyatt FAQ
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Wyatt traces back to a root meaning "war". A male given name from the Germanic languages, modern transferred use of the surname. Ultimately from the Old English personal name Wigheard, from wīg (“war”) + heard (“hard, brave”), later also used as a Middle English diminutive of the names Guy and William.
What is the origin of the name Wyatt?
Wyatt is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Wyatt?
Since 1880, 1,362 girls and 208,452 boys in the U.S. have been named Wyatt (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1201 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #38 for boys, with 6,625 babies given the name.
Is Wyatt a boy or girl name?
Wyatt is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,362 girls and 208,452 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.