Davey vs Walt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walt

Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,415
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Davey Rank #3,525
Walt Rank #3,415

Walt is more popular, ranked #3415 vs #3525 for Davey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davey ___

  • Davey James
  • Davey John
  • Davey Lee
  • Davey Ray
  • Davey Paul
  • Davey Wayne

Walt ___

  • Walt James
  • Walt Henry
  • Walt Thomas
  • Walt Allen
  • Walt Lee
  • Walt Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Walt

Mabel Ruth Hazel Arlo Hank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Walt more popular?

Walt is more popular, ranked #3415 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Walt mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin).

Are Davey and Walt boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Walt is primarily a boy name.

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