Wyeth

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Pronounced WY-eth /ˈwaɪ.əθ/Medium

Meaning: Wyeth is an English surname, likely from a place name meaning 'at the bend' or from Wyot (an Old English personal name). Best known through the painters N.C. and Andrew Wyeth.Low

In 30 seconds: An artful surname name: Wyeth means 'at the bend' and carries a painterly legacy (said 'WY-eth'). Crisp and distinguished.

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MeaningWyeth is an English surname, likely from a place name meaning 'at the bend' or from Wyot (an Old English personal name). Best known through the painters N.C. and Andrew Wyeth.

U.S. rank (2024)#10824 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

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

Wyeth is an English surname, likely from a place meaning 'at the bend' or from the old personal name Wyot. Its fame rests on the painting Wyeths — N.C. and Andrew — giving it a crisp, artful feel (said 'WY-eth').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a first name, more familiar as a surname. Rare, artful, and distinguished.

Did you know? Wyeth is an English surname — 'at the bend' — carried into fame by the American painters N.C. and Andrew Wyeth, lending it an artistic air (said 'WY-eth').

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References — Wyeth — English surname 'at the bend'; painters Wyeth

Variations

WyethWyot

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wyeth mean?

Wyeth is an English surname meaning 'at the bend,' famous through painters N.C. and Andrew Wyeth.

How do you pronounce Wyeth?

It's said WY-eth /ˈwaɪ.əθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wyeth a boy or girl name?

Wyeth is a boy's name.

How popular is Wyeth?

Wyeth is a rare name in the U.S.