Hoyt
Meaning
"son of Hugh, spirit"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,488
- Total SSA Count
- 55
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"son of Hugh, spirit"
Origin: English
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2488 for Hoyt.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hoyt at #2488 in the United States.
Hoyt means "son of Hugh, spirit" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Hoyt is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.