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Walter

male

Meaning

"Army Ruler"

From Germanic elements for rule and army, it entered England after the Norman Conquest and remained common through medieval periods.

RoyalRegalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Walter

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#271Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#271

Walter was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-4

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Walter Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Walter.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Walter

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Famous Walters

  • W
    Walter Cronkite
    American broadcast journalist known as "the most trusted man in America"
  • S
    Sir Walter Scott
    Scottish historical novelist and poet

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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