Unisex
Avery
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“ruler of the elves”
Mostly boys · English surname
Wyatt
“brave in war”
Say it WY-utPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Wyatt.
Wyatt comes from an English surname with roots in medieval Wyot and the older given name Wigheard. Its traditional meaning, brave in war, combines elements connected with battle and bravery.
The surname history gives Wyatt a different background from a modern word name. Its two syllables and strong final T make it a compact choice that can be used in full without relying on a nickname.
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A little perspective
How popular is Wyatt?
Girls · 2025#1,483145 recorded births
Boys · 2025#386,480 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 38 | 6,480 |
| 2025 | Girls | 1,483 | 145 |
| 2024 | Boys | 38 | 6,605 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,201 | 198 |
| 2023 | Boys | 47 | 6,273 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,311 | 80 |
| 2022 | Boys | 38 | 7,184 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,402 | 77 |
| 2021 | Boys | 29 | 8,049 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,129 | 89 |
| 2020 | Boys | 29 | 8,223 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,153 | 85 |
| 2019 | Boys | 29 | 8,836 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,032 | 95 |
| 2018 | Boys | 27 | 9,183 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,023 | 97 |
| 2017 | Boys | 25 | 9,727 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,900 | 107 |
| 2016 | Boys | 33 | 9,581 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,384 | 79 |
| 2015 | Boys | 34 | 9,659 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,808 | 63 |
| 2014 | Boys | 39 | 8,895 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6,699 | 19 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
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Variations & related forms
Wiatt
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