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Walt

Walt is a boy's name of English origin meaning “forest and to perceive, see.” In 2024 it was given to 34 boys in the United States.

Walt at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“forest and to perceive, see”
Pronunciation
/wɔːlt/
Also spelled
Walter

About the name Walt

Walt belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “forest and to perceive, see” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Walter.

In the United States, Walt first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #842 in 1959, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 2,599 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Walt in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#842 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Babies named Walt in 2024
34
Total since 1880
2,599

Walt in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1869 in 2019
Babies named Walt in 2025
3
Total since 1996
48

Spellings & short forms

Walter

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Walt mean?

Walt means “forest and to perceive, see” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Walt a boy or girl name?

Walt is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Walt?

Walt comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Walter.

How popular is the name Walt?

Walt first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #842 in 1959, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Walt?

Walt is pronounced /wɔːlt/ (IPA).

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