Wyatt

At a Glance: Name: Wyatt – 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

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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

Phonetic: WY-ut   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wyatt)

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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