Wat Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wat Name at a Glance

Name	Wat
Meaning	Diminutive of Walter: 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 Wat Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wat means “Diminutive of Walter: 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.

Wat Name Origin

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

Is Wat a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Wat

When considering Wat 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.