Whitaker vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitaker

Boy #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Whitaker Rank #2,233

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2233 for Whitaker.

Is Whitaker or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Whitaker at #2233 in the United States.

What do Whitaker and Ellison mean?

Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Whitaker and Ellison boy or girl names?

Whitaker is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.