Wright vs Whitten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wright

Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Boy #4,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white settlement, white farm"

Origin: Old English hwit + tun

English American

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Wright Rank #4,274

Whitten Rank #4,137

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 vs #4274 for Wright.

Is Wright or Whitten more popular?

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 compared to Wright at #4274 in the United States.

What do Wright and Whitten mean?

Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin). Whitten means "white settlement, white farm" (Old English hwit + tun origin).

Are Wright and Whitten boy or girl names?

Wright is primarily a boy name. Whitten is primarily a boy name.