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Wyatt
Pronounced WY-ut /ΛwaΙͺΙt/High
Meaning: Brave in war; hardy β from Old English Wigheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)High
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Wyatt comes from the Old English given name Wigheard, composed of wig (war) and heard (brave, hardy, strong). This became the medieval surname Wyatt or Wiatt in England. The poet Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503β1542), credited with bringing the sonnet form to England, was one of its most distinguished early bearers.
As a first name, Wyatt began rising in the U.S. in the late 20th century, part of a broader revival of frontier and cowboy-era surname names. It entered the top 100 by the early 2000s and has climbed into the top 20, appealing to parents who want a strong, masculine name with Western Americana flair.
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Wyatt Earp (1848β1929)American lawman and gambler, famous for the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Wyatt is an Old English surname-name meaning 'brave in war,' from wig (war) and heard (brave, hardy).
How do you pronounce Wyatt?
It's said WY-ut /ΛwaΙͺΙt/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Wyatt a boy or girl name?
Wyatt is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.
How popular is Wyatt?
Wyatt has ranked in the U.S. top boys' names in recent years, riding a wave of Western-themed name popularity.