Walter
wa(l)-ter
US Popularity:516
Origin:German
Meaning:Commander of the army
Walter is a boy’s name of Germanic origins. It derives from the Old High German Walthari, which is composed of the root words walt—”power”—and hari—”warrior.” Together, these create Walter’s meaning, “commander of the army.” This authoritative meaning will undoubtedly imbue baby Walter with a penchant for leadership and decisiveness. While Walter has been popular throughout history, it is notably underused in modern times, and makes for a fashionably retro choice for baby.
Famous People Named Walter
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Walter BeckerMusician
- Walter HuntInventor
- Walter JohnsonBaseball Player
- Walter McKenzie WilsonSon of Rainn Wilson
- Walter PaytonFootball Player
Walter Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Walter is currently #885 on The Bump
Boy:Walter is currently #496 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Walter is currently #516 in U.S. births
Boy:Walter is currently #267 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#267
in 2023
+ 2
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 558
Behind the Name, Walter, December 2022
Ancestry, Walter Family History
Name Doctor, Walter
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