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Hyatt

♂ Boy

Pronounced HY-uht /ˈhaɪ.ət/High

Meaning: From the English surname Hyatt, a topographic name from Old English heah ('high') and geat ('gate') — 'dweller by the high gate'. Carried into first-name use.Medium

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Hyatt means 'high gate' (said 'HY-uht') — an English topographic name with a clean, upward feel.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Hyatt, a topographic name from Old English heah ('high') and geat ('gate') — 'dweller by the high gate'. Carried into first-name use.
U.S. rank (2024)#11410 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hyatt comes from Old English heah ('high') and geat ('gate') — a topographic surname for a dweller by the high gate. It carries into occasional first-name use (said 'HY-uht').

As a first name it stays rare in the U.S., reading as a modern surname pick. Rare, English, and clean-toned.

Did you know? Hyatt began as an English surname for someone who lived by a high gate. Its bright, two-beat sound gives it an airy, modern-surname appeal (said 'HY-uht').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Hyatt — English surname, Old English heah + geat, 'high gate'

Variations

HiattHyat

Nicknames

Hy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hyatt mean?

Hyatt is an English surname meaning 'high gate,' from Old English words for 'high' and 'gate'.

How do you pronounce Hyatt?

It's said HY-uht /ˈhaɪ.ət/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hyatt a boy or girl name?

Hyatt is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hyatt?

Hyatt is rare as a first name in the U.S., more familiar as a surname.

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