Whittaker vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whittaker

Boy #4,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dweller at the white cultivated land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

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Whittaker Rank #4,277

Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 vs #4277 for Whittaker.

Is Whittaker or Wilhelm more popular?

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 compared to Whittaker at #4277 in the United States.

What do Whittaker and Wilhelm mean?

Whittaker means "dweller at the white cultivated land" (Old English origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Whittaker and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Whittaker is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.