Whitman - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Whitman \wh(it)-man\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "white man". A description referring to hair or complexion. Poet Walt Whitman.

Baby names that sound like Whitman are Othman, Admon and Edmon. Other similar baby names are Guttman, Hartman, Heiman, Whitmore, Whitmoor and Whitney.

Whitman 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 Whitman. Compare Whitman with related baby names.