Boy Name
Walt
"Short form of Walter, from Germanic elements meaning 'ruler of the army.'"
Ranked #3443 for boys
About the Name Walt
Meaning
Short form of Walter, from Germanic elements meaning 'ruler of the army.'
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
WBoy Rank
#3443
Walt is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Short form of Walter, from Germanic elements meaning 'ruler of the army.'" and Currently ranked #3443 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with W or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#366 1950
#419 1960
#182 1970
#118 1980
#76 1990
#91 2000
#254 2010
#207 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Walt
- WD Walt Disney (animator/producer)
- WW Walt Whitman (poet)