Witt

At a Glance: Name: Witt – Meaning: derived from the surname de Witt, ultimately from the Low German/Dutch word for 'white' – Origin: German/Dutch (surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys

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Witt traces back to the surname de Witt, which comes from the Low German and Dutch word for 'white' — making it a name with German and Dutch surname roots rather than a traditional first name. It's a short, single-syllable option for parents drawn to surname-style names. If you're researching Witt as a first name, it's worth knowing its history is rooted in that surname usage.

Meaning & Origin of Witt

Meaning: Derived from the surname de witt, ultimately from the low german/dutch word for 'white'.

Origin: German/Dutch (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Witt

SSA records covering 1997 through 2024 show Witt reaching its highest recorded rank in 2024, at #3585, with 32 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1997–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Witt mean?

Derived from the surname de witt, ultimately from the low german/dutch word for ‘white’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Witt)

Is Witt a popular name right now?

Witt is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3585 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2024.)

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