Wyatt
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Brave in war; little warrior
Origin: Old English — from the personal name Wigheard: wig (war, battle) + heard (brave, hardy)
Popularity: Ranked #38 in 2025 with 6,480 babies born.
History: Wyatt is a rugged English surname that became a first name through its association with the American frontier. Wyatt Earp — the legendary lawman of Tombstone, Arizona, and participant in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral — gave the name an indelible Wild West identity. It entered the U.S. top 50 in the 2000s and surged into the top 20 by the 2010s, riding a wave of cowboy-cool surname names. It carries genuine frontier grit alongside a modern laid-back charm that has made it one of the defining boys' names of its era.
Famous people named Wyatt: Wyatt Earp (lawman)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Wyatt? About 1 in 502 babies born in 2025 were named Wyatt, or roughly 18.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wyatt
What does the name Wyatt mean?
Wyatt means “Brave in war; little warrior” from Old English — from the personal name Wigheard: wig (war, battle) + heard (brave, hardy) roots.
What is the origin of the name Wyatt?
Wyatt has Old English — from the personal name Wigheard: wig (war, battle) + heard (brave, hardy) origin. The traditional meaning is “Brave in war; little warrior”.
How popular is Wyatt?
Wyatt ranked #38 in 2025 — given to 6,480 babies that year.
When was Wyatt most popular?
Wyatt peaked in 2017 with 9,726 babies registered that year.
Is Wyatt a boy or girl name?
Wyatt is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Wyatts in registered births are male.
Is the name Wyatt rising or falling in popularity?
Wyatt has risen 2106 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2144 in 2020 to #38 in 2025.
How long has Wyatt been recorded?
Wyatt appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.