Walt

German, diminutive of Walter

"army ruler"

Walt Origin and Meaning

The name Walt is a boy's name of German origin.

A straightforward, down-to-earth nickname many Walters, from Whitman to Disney, have chosen to go by.

Walt Rank in US Top 1000

# 972 in the US

Popularity of the name Walt

• 1258 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Walt

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• Barney
• Fitzgerald
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• Fritz
• Howie
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Famous People Named Walt

• Walter "Walt" Whitman American poet
• Walter Elias "Walt" Disney legendary animator
• Ronnie Walter "Walt" Cunningham American astronaut

The name Walt in Pop Culture

• Walt Griffon character in Jenny Nimmo's "The Children of the Red King" series
• Walter "Walt" White main character in hit TV show Breaking Bad.
• Walter "Walt" Lloyd character on ABC's hit drama LOST