b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Dewitte

Quick answerThe given name 'Dewitte' is a Dutch and Flemish surname-turned-first-name meaning "the white" or "the fair-haired," derived from the Middle Dutch *witte* ("white") with the definite article *de*.

Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables

D
Top 5,000

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,103
TrendVintage
Peak year1920
Syllables2
OriginDutch
LanguageDutch
CultureDutch/Flemish
ReligionProtestantism
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 11
Global rank#3,103

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dewitte

The given name 'Dewitte' is a Dutch and Flemish surname-turned-first-name meaning "the white" or "the fair-haired," derived from the Middle Dutch *witte* ("white") with the definite article *de*.

This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.

Etymology

The given name 'Dewitte' is a Dutch and Flemish surname-turned-first-name meaning "the white" or "the fair-haired," derived from the Middle Dutch *witte* ("white") with the definite article *de*. It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking cultures (Netherlands and Belgium) and among Protestant communities, with notable historical context in the Dutch Golden Age and among early American settlers like the New Netherland patroon family.

Dewitte currently ranks #3,103 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Dutch/Flemish names that sit beautifully beside Dewitte

Similar names you might like

Names starting with D

Names that sound like Dewitte

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Daito
Boy Japan

"The name 'Daito' is a Japanese masculine given name meaning "great" or "big" (dai) combined with "wisteria" or "east" (to),…"

Global rank #20 View name
Daithi
Boy Irish

"The name Daithi means "swiftness" or "nimbleness," derived from the Old Irish word *dáith* (speed)."

Global rank #28 View name
Dawid
Boy Polish

"Dawid is the Polish spelling of David, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning "beloved" or "friend" from the…"

Global rank #29 View name
Dua
Girl Arabic

"The name 'Dua' means "prayer" or "supplication" in Arabic, derived from the Arabic root د-ع-و (d-ʿ-w) meaning "to call upon"…"

Global rank #30 View name
Ditte
Girl Danish

"Ditte is a Scandinavian diminutive of Dorothea, derived from the Greek elements "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "God's gift."…"

Global rank #46 View name
Dewi
Unisex Welsh

"Dewi is a Welsh name derived from the Latin name Decius or potentially from the Welsh word "dew" meaning "god"…"

Global rank #69 View name
Douwe
Boy Germanic/Frisian

"Douwe is a Frisian name derived from the Germanic element "Þiuda" meaning "people" or "tribe," often interpreted as "popular" or…"

Global rank #99 View name
Diya
Unisex Sanskrit

"Diya originates from Sanskrit and means "lamp" or "light," derived from the root word referring to an oil lamp used…"

Global rank #170 View name
Dottie
Girl English

"Dottie is a diminutive form of Dorothy, derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which combines "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God),…"

Global rank #219 View name
Daya
Unisex Indian subcontinent

"The name 'Daya' means "compassion" or "kindness" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *dayā* (दया)."

Global rank #245 View name
Daoud
Boy Arabic

"Daoud means "beloved" or "friend" and derives from the Arabic form of the Hebrew name David (דָּוִד), which shares the…"

Global rank #263 View name
Dea
Unisex Latin

"Dea means "goddess" and derives from Latin "dea," the feminine form of "deus" (god)."

Global rank #331 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Boys
✏

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect