Wyat: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: wy-aht
Origin: United kingdom
gender-male

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Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: A variant of the Old English name

Wyatt is a masculine given name with English origins. 'Wyat 'is derived from the Old English name 'Wigheard, 'through the Medieval name 'Wyot. 'The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the 14th-century English poet and courtier Sir John Wyatt. Over time, the name has evolved in spelling and usage, influenced by various cultural and linguistic changes. Wyatt has remained popular in modern times, consistently ranking in the top 40 names since 2013, except in some niche cultural contexts.

Wyat Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Wyat is currently #21908 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Wyat is currently #9434 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Wyat is currently #11389 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Wyat is currently #4941 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Wyat is currently #10714 on Kiindred Australian Names

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