What does Whitaker mean?

Whitaker as a name for boys is of Old English derivation, and Whitaker means "white field". Whitaker is a variant form of Whittaker (Old English).

ENDS WITH -er

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, white

Variations

VARIANT Whitacker

How popular is Whitaker?

Whitaker is an unusual first name for men but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#558 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Altaer, Baker▲, Bricker, Chipper, Maither, Philander, Riker, Ritter, Shakeer, Thatcher▲, Thayer, Waite, Wake, Walker▲, Walter▼, Walther, Wanamaker, Waunakee, Weaver, Wheeler, Whistler, Whitbeck, Whitbey, Whitby, Whitcomb, Whitcumb (see Whitcomb), White, Whitebie, Whitehead, Whitelaw, Whitey, Whitfield, Whitford, Whitlaw, Whitley, Whitlock, Whitman, Whitmoor (see Whitmore), Whitmore, Whitney, Wilber▼, Wilder▲, Wilkes, Willkes, Willmer, Wilmer▼, Winter, Wistar and Wister. These names tend to be more frequently used than Whitaker.