Boy Name
Walter
"Ruler of the army. Combines elements meaning 'rule' and 'army', symbolizing authority and leadership."
Ranked #271 for boys
About the Name Walter
Meaning
Ruler of the army. Combines elements meaning 'rule' and 'army', symbolizing authority and leadership.
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
WBoy Rank
#271
Walter is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Ruler of the army. Combines elements meaning 'rule' and 'army', symbolizing authority and leadership." and Currently ranked #271 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with W or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#72528 1950
#46198 1960
#25945 1970
#17718 1980
#12058 1990
#8132 2000
#10606 2010
#6337 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Walter
- WM Walter Matthau (actor)
- WC Walter Cronkite (journalist)