White - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name White \wh(i)-te\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "white, fair". Probably referred to the complexion or hair color of an ancestor. Rare nowadays. Architect Stanford White; baseball player Whitey Ford.

Baby names that sound like White are Waite, Witt and Wayte. Other similar baby names are Whitby, Whitbey, Whitley and Whitney.

White 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 White. Click here to compare White with related baby names.