Whitaker vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitaker

Boy #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Whitaker Rank #2,233

Laurence Rank #2,194

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2233 for Whitaker.

Is Whitaker or Laurence more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Whitaker at #2233 in the United States.

What do Whitaker and Laurence mean?

Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Whitaker and Laurence boy or girl names?

Whitaker is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.