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Whittaker

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Whittaker Pronunciation

Whittaker is pronounced WIT-ə-kər /ˈwɪt.ə.kər/High

Meaning: From an English surname — Old English hwit, 'white', plus aecer, 'field' — 'the white field'Medium

In 30 seconds: Distinguished and stately: Whittaker is the English 'white field' — a handsome, scholarly surname-name. Refined, classic, and bold.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname — Old English hwit, 'white', plus aecer, 'field' — 'the white field'

U.S. rank (2024)#4298 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 308

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Whittaker comes from an English surname — Old English hwit, 'white', plus aecer, 'field, acre' — 'the white field'. A distinguished, scholarly surname-name with the friendly nickname Whit.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-white-field at the root, and refined.

Did you know? Whittaker means 'the white field' (Old English hwit + aecer) — a handsome, scholarly surname-name with a built-in nickname, Whit.

Overall data confidence 78%

Surname references — Whittaker — etymology

Variations

WhitakerWhitacre

Nicknames

Whit

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How do you pronounce Whittaker?

Whittaker is pronounced WIT-ə-kər (/ˈwɪt.ə.kər/). Press play above to hear Whittaker said aloud.

How do you say Whittaker?

Whittaker is said WIT-ə-kər (/ˈwɪt.ə.kər/). Press play above to hear Whittaker said aloud.

What does the name Whittaker mean?

Whittaker is English for 'the white field'.

Is Whittaker a boy or girl name?

Whittaker is a boy's name.

How popular is Whittaker?

Whittaker is a rare name in the U.S.