Whittaker - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Whittaker \wh(i)-tta-ker\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "white field". Place name that possibly refers to an acre of land. Actor Forrest Whittaker.

Whittaker has 2 variant forms: Whitacker and Whitaker.

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