Baby Names Boy Names Wyatt Name Meaning Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Wyatt. By Shannon Day Published on July 10, 2024 Fact checked by Sarah Scott In This Article View All In This Article How Popular Is the Name Wyatt? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Wyatt Close 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 Editor's Note Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes gender does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. 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: ActonAnsleyBentleyBrockCaldwellFarleyHaltonJarvisKnoxParkerPrestonRadcliffSladeThatcherTruman Here are some other names that start with "W": WadeWaelWardWarrenWesleyWestinWhitWileyWillisWinstonWinterWolfeWylderWyethWynn Suggested Sibling Names Potential sibling names for Wyatt could be: AudreyBlytheBrookCarterDaneDaniEllieEmersonEmmeHunterMarlowMaxPenelopePennPiperTheoYolanda Famous People Named Wyatt Wondering who might share your baby's name? Check out this list of famous people named Wyatt: Wyatt Agar, American politicianWyatt Allen, American rower and rowing coach Wyatt Borso, American soccer playerWyatt Cenac, American television correspondentWyatt Crocket, New Zealand rugby playerWyatt Davis, American football playerWyatt Gooden, American racing driverWyatt Henderson, American football playerWyatt Houston, American football playerWyatt Hubert, American football playerWyatt Jones, American canoeistWyatt Knight, American actorWyatt Oleff, American actorWyatt Sanford, Canadian boxerWyatt C. Whitley, American chemist More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: 10 Popular Names in Every State 50 Creative Baby Names 45 Gender-Neutral Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popularity of a Name: Wyatt. Social Security Administration. 2024.