Whitby - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Whitby \wh(it)-by\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "white farm". Place name and surname used more commonly as given name in the 19th century.

Whitby has 2 variant forms: Whitbey and Whitebie.

Whitby is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Whitby. Click here to compare Whitby with related baby names.