Whitaker
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Whitaker
Whitaker is an English surname derived from the Old English words "hwīt" (white) and "aker" (acre), originally denoting someone who worked or lived on a white or chalky acre of land.
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Etymology
Whitaker is an English surname derived from the Old English words "hwīt" (white) and "aker" (acre), originally denoting someone who worked or lived on a white or chalky acre of land. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and among Anglo-American populations, with documented usage dating back to medieval times as a locational surname.
Whitaker currently ranks #2,181 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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