Wyatt: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced WY-uht · 2 syllables
Wyatt means “brave in war”, from English.
Ultimately from the Old English personal name Wigheard, from wig (“war”) + heard (“hard, brave”), later also used as a Middle English diminutive of the names Guy and William.
- Meaning
- brave in war
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- WY-uht
- US rank (2025)
- #38
- US babies a year
- about 7,036 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Wyatt?
Wyatt was the #38 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,625 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in West Virginia (#5).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #38 |
| England & Wales | #279 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Northern Ireland | #193 |
| Ireland | #491 |
| France | #342 |
| Canada | #54 |
| Australia | #111 |
How old are people named Wyatt?
Half of US adults named Wyatt are older than 24; most are between 18 and 47. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Wyatt
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Wyatt have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Wyatt
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Wyatt
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Wyatt means “brave in war”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Wyatt?
Wyatt is pronounced WY-uht.
How popular is the name Wyatt?
Wyatt was the #38 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,625 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Wyatt?
Half of US adults named Wyatt are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 47.