Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: People of Power, Powerful Warrior, Commander of the Army
Pronunciation: W AO L T ER
Popularity Rank: #362
From the Germanic name Walthari, composed of the elements wald 'rule' and hari 'army, warrior'. This name was introduced to England by the Normans.
The name Walter is of Germanic origin and means People of Power, Powerful Warrior, Commander of the Army, Army Ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Walter is commonly found in Italy, Peru, United States of America, and 95 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W AO L T ER
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Walter is recorded 146,342 times globally, ranking it as the 362th most common name worldwide.
Walter is most prevalent in Italy, with 33,326 occurrences, making it the 193th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Walter is found among 1 in every 26 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #193 | 1 : 35 |
| Peru | #28 | 1 : 45 |
| United States of America | #318 | 1 : 101 |
| Colombia | #250 | 1 : 119 |
| Argentina | #49 | 1 : 31 |
| Germany | #218 | 1 : 73 |
| South Africa | #399 | 1 : 483 |
| Bolivia | #91 | 1 : 72 |
| Austria | #49 | 1 : 26 |
| Uruguay | #71 | 1 : 29 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Walter from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Walter, Abbot of Evesham or Walter de Cerisy, Gauthier de Cerisy was an 11th-century abbot and church leader in England under the Norman conquest. He is known from the Domesday Book and several legal documents.
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