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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Surname meaning 'white field' — a field with pale or chalky soil
- Origin
- Old English (surname)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- WIT-uh-ker
Whittaker comes from an Old English surname meaning 'white field' — referring to land with pale or chalky soil. That gives it a grounded, place-based history rather than a symbolic or poetic one. If you like names rooted in landscape and lineage, Whittaker fits that pattern.
Meaning & Origin of Whittaker
Meaning: Surname meaning 'white field' — a field with pale or chalky soil.
Origin: Old English (surname).
How to Pronounce Whittaker
WIT-uh-kerIPA /ˈwɪtəkər/
Popularity of Whittaker
SSA records from 2002 to 2024 show Whittaker holding steady as a rare choice, peaking at #3910 in 2020 with 27 babies and landing at #4298 in 2024 with 25.
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FAQ
What does the name Whittaker mean?
Surname meaning ‘white field’ — a field with pale or chalky soil.
How do you pronounce Whittaker?
Whittaker is pronounced WIT-uh-ker (IPA: /ˈwɪtəkər/).
Is Whittaker a popular name right now?
Whittaker is near its all-time peak (#3910 in 2020), ranked #4298 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2002–2024.)
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