Walter
Walter means “Ruler of the army; commander”.
Origin: GermanicRegion: USA, GlobalGender: BoySyllables: 2
US popularity
#90
all-time rank
619K
births
declining
Silent era
Names with a similar meaning
Richard · Brave rulerDonald · World rulerRonald · Ruler's counselorEric · Ever-rulerKimberly · From the royal fortress meadowJerry · Spear rulerHarold · Army rulerTerry · Ruler of the peopleGerald · Ruler with the spearHarry · Home rulerRoy · KingFred · Peaceful rulerFrederick · Peaceful rulerErica · Ever-rulerDerek · Ruler of the peopleRicky · Brave rulerKim · Royal fortress meadowGeraldine · Ruler with the spear
Frequently asked
What does the name Walter mean?
Walter means "Ruler of the army; commander", and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Walter?
Walter originates from Germanic.
How popular is the name Walter?
Walter has been given to about 618,677 babies in the US and is currently declining, most associated with the Silent generation.
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