Hoyt
Hoyt
Popularity
#2483
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
8,528
Peak Year
#176 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a medieval personal name, meaning 'high wood' or 'dweller by the hill.'
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Hoyt Axton
American country singer, songwriter, actor
Hoyt Wilhelm
American baseball player, Hall of Fame pitcher
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