Boy
Walt
ruler of the army
About Walt
Classic Americana resonates through this sturdy, unpretentious name that feels like Sunday mornings and genuine smiles. Walt brings to mind creativity, innovation, and wholesome values—qualities that never go out of style. There's a comfortable, lived-in quality to this name, like a favorite sweater or a well-worn baseball glove. It's straightforward without being boring, traditional without being stuffy. The single syllable carries surprising weight and presence, making it memorable despite its brevity. Walt works wonderfully for families who appreciate heritage and substance over trendy flash, who want their son to have a name with roots and reliability built into every letter.
Popularity of the Name Walt
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1942 | #932 |
| 1944 | #990 |
| 1945 | #953 |
| 1946 | #924 |
| 1947 | #997 |
| 1958 | #847 |
| 1959 | #841 |
| 1960 | #979 |
| 1962 | #981 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Walt
Names Similar to Walt
Nicknames for Walt
- Wally
- Waltie
- W.T.
Famous People Named Walt
| Walt Disney | Co-founder of The Walt Disney Company |
| Walt Whitman | American poet and essayist |
| Walt Frazier | Former NBA basketball player |
| Walt Alston | Hall of Fame baseball manager |
| Walt Bellamy | Former NBA basketball player |
| Walt Dropo | Former MLB baseball player |
| Walt Hazzard | Former NBA basketball player and coach |
| Walt Jocketty | Former MLB executive |
| Walt Kiesling | Former NFL football player and coach |
| Walt Michaels | Former NFL football player and coach |
| Walt Wesley | Former NBA basketball player |
| Walt Simonson | Comic book artist and writer |
| Walt Garrison | Former NFL football player |
| Walt Masterson | Former MLB baseball player |
| Walt Terrell | Former MLB baseball player |
| Walt Schubert | Former NFL football player |
| Walt Williams | Former NBA basketball player |
| Walt Davis | Former Olympic high jumper |
| Walt Roberts | Former NHL ice hockey player |
| Walt Tkaczuk | Former NHL ice hockey player |
Characters Named Walt
| Walt Longmire | Main character in the "Longmire" book and TV series |
| Walt Camby | Character in the film "Snowpiercer" |
| Walt Kowalski | Main character in the film "Gran Torino" |
| Walt Hickey | Character in the film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" |
| Walt Price | Character in the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Walt Reynolds | Character in the TV series "Lost" |
| Walt Cummings | Character in the TV series "24" |
| Walt Coleman | Character in the TV series "The Leftovers" |
| Walt Disney | Character in various adaptations and fictional stories |
| Walt Rand | Character in the TV series "The Black Donnellys" |
| Walt Lawson | Character in the TV series "Fear the Walking Dead" |
| Walt Mooney | Character in the TV series "House of Lies" |
| Walt Russell | Character in the TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Walt Stone | Character in the TV series "ReGenesis" |
| Walt Strickler | Character in the TV series "Trollhunters" |
| Walt Novak | Character in the TV series "Justified" |
| Walt Richmond | Character in the TV series "Elementary" |