Waldo

Waldo: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “to rule”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: WAWL-doh · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Short form of Germanic names containing the element wald meaning 'rule', such as Oswald or Waldemar. Also used independently in several European languages.

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How popular is Waldo?

20240 per million US babies

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Babies named Waldo in 20240

Peak year1881

Total US babies since 18805,717

Waldo was not given to enough US babies in 2024 to appear in the records.

Names like Waldo

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Emeryindustrious ruler · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic

Waldo questions

What does the name Waldo mean?

Waldo means "to rule". It comes from Germanic. Short form of Germanic names containing the element wald meaning 'rule', such as Oswald or Waldemar. Also used independently in several European languages.

Is Waldo a boy or girl name?

Waldo is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Waldo?

Waldo was given to fewer than 5 babies of either sex in 2024; its peak year was 1881.

How do you pronounce Waldo?

Waldo is usually pronounced WAWL-doh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.