Pratt

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Pronounced PRAT /ˈpræt/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Pratt, from Old English praett, 'a trick; cunning.' Familiar today via actor Chris Pratt. A modern surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Pratt means 'a trick; cunning' (said 'PRAT'). Known via Chris Pratt.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom the English surname Pratt, from Old English praett, 'a trick; cunning.' Familiar today via actor Chris Pratt. A modern surname-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11945 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Pratt is an English surname from Old English praett, 'a trick; cunning,' carried into first-name use and familiar via Chris Pratt, which we note. Rare as a first name (said 'PRAT').

It appears rarely in the U.S. as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Pratt is an English surname from Old English praett ('a trick; cunning'), familiar today through actor Chris Pratt (said 'PRAT').

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References — Pratt — English surname; Chris Pratt noted

Variations

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Nicknames

PraTy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pratt mean?

Pratt is an English surname from Old English for 'a trick; cunning'; it's familiar via actor Chris Pratt.

How do you pronounce Pratt?

It's said PRAT /ˈpræt/ — one syllable.

Is Pratt a boy or girl name?

Pratt is a boy's name.

How popular is Pratt?

Pratt is rare in the U.S. as a first name.