Walter

Primarily a boy's name · 100% boys

Meaning

Walter is a German and English masculine given name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements meaning "power" or "ruler", and "army".

From Wikipedia

Walter first appears in the data in 2014 and has been recorded in 5 different years as a boy's name. Its single biggest year was 2025 with 65 babies (rank #123 that year). In 2025 it was given to 65 boys (rank #123). The name has been rising over the last five years.

Numerology of Walter

In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Walter yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.

7Destiny numberThe seekerIntrospective, analytical, drawn to the unknown.Sum of every letter. The overall character a name carries.
6Soul urgeThe carerNurturing, responsible, family at the centre.Sum of the vowels — what's said to drive the heart.
1PersonalityThe leaderIndependent, pioneering, drawn to going first.Sum of the consonants — the outer impression.

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Years in the data

Peak in a single year

Popularity Over Time — Boys

Famous people named Walter

Walter Scottshort story writer · b. 1771
Walter Benjaminliterary historian · b. 1892
Walter Gropiusindustrial designer · b. 1883
Walter Mondalememoirist · b. 1928
Walter Houser Brattaininventor · b. 1902

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Year-by-Year Detail

Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.

Year	Babies	Rank
2014	6	#258
2015	6	#269
2016	6	#277
2017	7	#248
2025	65	#123