Walter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Walter Name at a Glance

Name	Walter
Meaning	Rules the people; powerful ruler. Famous Bearers: explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) and U.S. actor Walter Matthau.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Walter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Walter means “Rules the people; powerful ruler. Famous Bearers: explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) and U.S. actor Walter Matthau”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Walter Name Origin

Our database records Walter under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Walter a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Walter is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Walter

When considering Walter for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.