Wyatt
wya-tt
US Popularity:55
Origin:British
Meaning:Brave battle; Brave fighter, strong fighter
Wyatt is a gender-neutral name and the modern form of the Old English title Wigheard. Deriving from the elements wig, meaning "battle" or "fight," and heard, meaning "brave" or "strong," Wyatt holds definitions like "brave battle," "brave fighter," and "strong fighter." Wyatt's popularity as a gender-neutral choice could be explained by the "Kelce effect," as Jason and Kylie Kelce chose it for their daughter in 2019. Others see Wyatt as a title fit for a rancher or country singer, like The Bump community member Phillychickadee, who says, "I like the name Wyatt. I think it does have a country sound to it, but not in a bad way."
Famous People Named Wyatt
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- Wyatt RussellSon of Kurt Russell
- Wyatt Steven CrowSon of Sheryl Crow
Common Nicknames for Wyatt
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How Popular Is The Name Wyatt?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Wyatt is currently #144 on The Bump
Boy:Wyatt is currently #88 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Wyatt is currently #100 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wyatt is currently #55 in U.S. births
Boy:Wyatt is currently #38 in U.S. births
Girl:Wyatt is currently #1483 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#1483
in 2025
- 289
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Wyatt, April 2021
Behind the Name, Wigheard, December 2024
People Magazine, Jason Kelce's 4 Kids: All About His Daughters Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett and Finnley
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