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At a Glance: Name: Hyatt – Meaning: tailor (if from Hebrew); or from the surname Highet (origin unclear), depending on family line – Origin: English/Jewish (surname of uncertain, possibly dual, origin) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: HY-uht
Hyatt started out as a surname before parents began using it as a first name, and it carries English and Jewish roots. Depending on which family line you trace, it's said to come from the Hebrew word for tailor, or from the surname Highet, though that surname's own origin isn't clear. Either way, it's a name with some history behind it rather than one invented for sound alone.
Meaning & Origin of Hyatt
Meaning: Tailor (if from Hebrew); or from the surname Highet (origin unclear), depending on family line.
Origin: English/Jewish (surname of uncertain, possibly dual, origin).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hyatt
Phonetic: HY-uht IPA: /ˈhaɪət/
Popularity of Hyatt
Hyatt has stayed rare across the SSA's records from 1920 to 2024, hitting its high point at #4301 back in 1963 with just 5 babies given the name. In 2024 it sat at #11410 with 6 babies, so it remains about as uncommon today as it was six decades ago.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1920–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hyatt mean?
Tailor (if from Hebrew); or from the surname Highet (origin unclear), depending on family line. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hyatt)
How do you pronounce Hyatt?
Hyatt is pronounced HY-uht (IPA: /ˈhaɪət/).
Is Hyatt a popular name right now?
Hyatt peaked at #4301 in 1963 and is ranked #11410 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1920–2024.)
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