Wyatt

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Pronounced WY-ut /ˈwaɪ.ət/High

Meaning: Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)High

In 30 seconds: An Old English surname meaning 'brave in war,' most associated with Wyatt Earp — the legendary lawman of the American West. As a girls' name it represents the frontier of gender-neutral naming, a strong name for daughters.

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Origin HighEnglish, Germanic

MeaningBrave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)

U.S. rank (2025)#1483 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births145 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,362

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

Wyatt is an English surname derived from the Old English personal name Wīgheard, from wig (war) and heard (brave, hardy). It was used as a given name in the 19th century and gained iconic status through Wyatt Earp.

Wyatt is primarily a male name, with its popularity in the U.S. for boys being notable. Its appearance in girls' data represents the cutting edge of gender-neutral naming. It ranked #1194 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Wyatt Earp (1848–1929) is one of the most mythologized figures of the American West — his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1881) has been dramatized in dozens of films and TV shows, making Wyatt synonymous with frontier justice.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Wyatt — Old English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Wiatt

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Wyatt Earp (1848–1929)
American lawman and gunfighter, known for the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1881) in Tombstone, Arizona. A well-known figure of the American West.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wyatt mean?

Wyatt means 'brave in war,' from the Old English name Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy).

How do you pronounce Wyatt?

It's said WY-ut — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wyatt a boy or girl name?

Wyatt is primarily a boys' name but has been appearing in girls' data as part of the frontier of gender-neutral naming.

How popular is Wyatt?

Wyatt ranked #1194 for U.S. girls in 2024.