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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Brave in war (Old English), though possibly instead 'wood' via a Norman name
- Origin
- Old English or Norman French (disputed)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- WY-ut
Wyatt is pronounced WY-ut, and it comes from Old English, tied to a phrase meaning brave in war — though its Norman French roots mean it may actually trace back to a word for 'wood', since scholars are split on which came first. It has a bold, adventurous feel while still sounding like a name that's been around a long time and fits right in.
Meaning & Origin of Wyatt
Meaning: Brave in war (Old English), though possibly instead 'wood' via a Norman name.
Origin: Old English or Norman French (disputed).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Wyatt
WY-utIPA /ˈwaɪət/
Popularity of Wyatt
Wyatt hit its high point at #25 in 2017, when 9,726 boys were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #38, with 6,581 boys named Wyatt that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Brave in war (Old English), though possibly instead ‘wood’ via a Norman name. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Wyatt?
Wyatt is pronounced WY-ut (IPA: /ˈwaɪət/).
Is Wyatt a popular name right now?
Wyatt peaked at #25 in 2017 and is ranked #38 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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