Wyatt Name Meaning

Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Wyatt.

The name Wyatt is an old English name meaning "brave at war." It is derived from the Medieval name Wyot which, itself, is a form of the given name Wigheard, with wig meaning "war" and heard meaning "brave."  Alternative spellings used by the Normans in the Middle Ages include Wiot and Gyot.

Over the years Wyatt has remained a popular name for boys in the US. In 2014, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher chose the name Wyatt for their daughter. Parents who choose this name for their child might appreciate its relaxed-meets-classic-meets-elegant vibes.

  • Origin: The name Wyatt has Old English heritage that means "brave at war."
  • Gender: Wyatt is most commonly used as a name for boys.
  • Pronunciation: wahy-uht

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How Popular Is the Name Wyatt?

The name Wyatt has never been a top 1,000 baby name for girls, but it has been a consistently chosen name for boys since 1900.

Since 1900, the name Wyatt has remained in the top 1,000 boy names in the US. In 2004, it broke into the top 100. Since then, Wyatt has steadily climbed but has yet to reach the top 10. Wyatt's peak popularity years were 2019 to 2021 when it sat at 29th place for all three years. In 2023, Wyatt ranked No. 47.

Name Variations

Variants of the name Wyatt include:

  • Giot, Gyot (Norman)
  • Wiot (Norman)
  • Wyat (English)
  • Wyot (Medieval English)

Similar Names

Other names to consider for those who like Wyatt:

  • Aiden
  • Bryson
  • Caleb
  • Dylan
  • Elliot
  • Hadrian
  • Jeremy
  • Kayden
  • Liam
  • Micah
  • Noah
  • Odin
  • Paxton
  • Tyler
  • Xavier
  • Zack

Other old English names to consider include:

  • Acton
  • Ansley
  • Bentley
  • Brock
  • Caldwell
  • Farley
  • Halton
  • Jarvis
  • Knox
  • Parker
  • Preston
  • Radcliff
  • Slade
  • Thatcher
  • Truman

Here are some other names that start with "W":

  • Wade
  • Wael
  • Ward
  • Warren
  • Wesley
  • Westin
  • Whit
  • Wiley
  • Willis
  • Winston
  • Winter
  • Wolfe
  • Wylder
  • Wyeth
  • Wynn

Suggested Sibling Names

Potential sibling names for Wyatt could be: 

  • Audrey
  • Blythe
  • Brook
  • Carter
  • Dane
  • Dani
  • Ellie
  • Emerson
  • Emme
  • Hunter
  • Marlow
  • Max
  • Penelope
  • Penn
  • Piper
  • Theo
  • Yolanda

Famous People Named Wyatt

Wondering who might share your baby's name? Check out this list of famous people named Wyatt:

  • Wyatt Agar, American politician
  • Wyatt Allen, American rower and rowing coach
  • Wyatt Borso, American soccer player
  • Wyatt Cenac, American television correspondent
  • Wyatt Crocket, New Zealand rugby player
  • Wyatt Davis, American football player
  • Wyatt Gooden, American racing driver
  • Wyatt Henderson, American football player
  • Wyatt Houston, American football player
  • Wyatt Hubert, American football player
  • Wyatt Jones, American canoeist
  • Wyatt Knight, American actor
  • Wyatt Oleff, American actor
  • Wyatt Sanford, Canadian boxer
  • Wyatt C. Whitley, American chemist

More Baby Names

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  1. Popularity of a Name: Wyatt. Social Security Administration. 2024.

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