Wyatt

Wyatt is a boy's name of English origin meaning “war and hard, brave.” In 2024 it was given to 6,581 boys in the United States.

Wyatt at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“war and hard, brave”
Pronunciation
/ˈwaɪ.ət/

About the name Wyatt

Wyatt belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “war and hard, brave” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Wyatt first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #25 in 2017, and in 2024 6,581 babies received the name — 201,916 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wyatt in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#25 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Wyatt in 2024
6,581
Total since 1880
201,916

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wyatt mean?

Wyatt means “war and hard, brave” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Wyatt a boy or girl name?

Wyatt is a boy name. In 2024, 6,581 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wyatt?

Wyatt comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wyatt?

Wyatt first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #25 in 2017, and 6,581 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Wyatt?

Wyatt is pronounced /ˈwaɪ.ət/ (IPA).

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