US Popularity:9074
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Army ruler; Water
Watt is a boy's name that has its roots in Scotland, with the first recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It originated as a shortened form of Walter and appeared initially in documents relating to a Scottish noble family. The meaning behind the name is potentially two-fold, with many believing it to mean "army ruler." Alternatively, others believe it derived from the Old English word wæter meaning "water."

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  • James Watt
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    Football Player

Watt Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1971
#12010
in 1971
- 2401
from 1962
In comparison to the previous year's data
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