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Dewitt

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Dewitt

Pronounced duh-WIT /dəˈwɪt/Medium

Meaning: From the Dutch surname De Witt, 'the white; the fair one' — carried into given-name use, notably honoring the Dutch statesman Johan de Witt. A documented meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Dewitt is a Dutch surname, 'the white; the fair one' (said 'duh-WIT'). Rare and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumDutch
MeaningFrom the Dutch surname De Witt, 'the white; the fair one' — carried into given-name use, notably honoring the Dutch statesman Johan de Witt. A documented meaning.
U.S. rank (2023)#9987 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dewitt is a Dutch surname, 'the white; fair one,' turned first name. It reads as a heritage surname pick — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'duh-WIT').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely, after wider historic use. Rare, heritage-rich, and steady.

Did you know? Dewitt comes from the Dutch De Witt, 'the white; the fair one' — a surname turned given name, echoing the statesman Johan de Witt (said 'duh-WIT').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Dewitt — Dutch surname De Witt; 'the white/fair'

Variations

DeWittDewitDewitte

Nicknames

DewWitt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dewitt mean?

Dewitt is from the Dutch surname De Witt, 'the white; the fair one,' carried into given-name use.

How do you pronounce Dewitt?

It's said duh-WIT /dəˈwɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dewitt a boy or girl name?

Dewitt is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dewitt?

Dewitt is extremely rare in the U.S.

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