What does the name Walter mean?

The name Walter means "Army commander".

What is the origin of the name Walter?

Walter is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 1,264 babies were named Walter in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Walter is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 1,264 →

All-Time Total: 572,106

Peak Year: 1918

Walter is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "wald" meaning "rule" and "heri" meaning "army."

Boy names closely related to Walter

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Girl names closely related to Walter

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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