Waldo
Pronunciation: [ w-AHLD-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Waldo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,329 babies have been named Waldo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Waldo is past its peak , currently ranked #8,561 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,561
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Waldo
Waldo is a boy name .
Is Waldo a boy or girl name? Waldo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,561 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,588. Waldo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Waldo is currently ranked #8,561 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Waldo include Wal, Way, Waie, and Walkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Waldo include Walden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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