Walt
Walt: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /wษหlt/ ยท /wษlt/
Meaning and origin of Walt
- A diminutive of the male given name Walter.
Etymology
Clipping of Walter. The derogatory British sense is a reference to the fictional character Walter Mitty from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, a mild-mannered pushover who has wild fantasies about his life in various daring roles.
How popular is Walt?
Since 1880, 2,634 boys in the U.S. have been named Walt. Its highest rank for boys was #842 in 1959. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Walt FAQ
What does the name Walt mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Walter. Clipping of Walter. The derogatory British sense is a reference to the fictional character Walter Mitty from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, a mild-mannered pushover who has wild fantasies about his life in various daring roles.
How popular is the name Walt?
Since 1880, 2,634 boys in the U.S. have been named Walt. Its highest rank for boys was #842 in 1959. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Walt a boy or girl name?
Walt is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,634 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.