Walter Hargrove

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Hargrove — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Hargrove is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Walter is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe. The surname Hargrove: Anthony Hargrove (born 1983), American football player Brian Hargrove (born 1956), American television writer and producer Buzz Hargrove (1944–2025), Canadian labour leader, president of the Canadian Auto Workers trade union Dean Hargrove (born 1938), American television producer, writer, and director Dennis Hargrove Cooke (1904–1982), fourth president of what is now East Carolina University Ed Hargrove, American football player and coach Frank Hargrove (1927–2021), American politician Greg Hargrove (born 1959), Canadian politician Jim Hargrove, Washington state senator James Hargrove Meredith. Walter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 599K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Walter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Walter

Meaning: army ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.

Surname: Hargrove

English

Anthony Hargrove (born 1983), American football player Brian Hargrove (born 1956), American television writer and producer Buzz Hargrove (1944–2025), Canadian labour leader, president of the Canadian Auto Workers trade union Dean Hargrove (born 1938), American television producer, writer, and director Dennis Hargrove Cooke (1904–1982), fourth president of what is now East Carolina University Ed Hargrove, American football player and coach Frank Hargrove (1927–2021), American politician Greg Hargrove (born 1959), Canadian politician Jim Hargrove, Washington state senator James Hargrove Meredith.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Walter is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Walter by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Walter Hargrove

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Walter Hargrove:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Walter?
The first name Walter originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.
When was Walter most popular?
The name Walter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hargrove?
The surname Hargrove originates from English. Anthony Hargrove (born 1983), American football player Brian Hargrove (born 1956), American television writer and producer Buzz Hargrove (1944–2025), Canadian labour leader, president of the Canadian Auto Workers trade union Dean Hargrove (born 1938), American television producer, writer, and director Dennis Hargrove Cooke (1904–1982), fourth president of what is now East Carolina University Ed Hargrove, American football player and coach Frank Hargrove (1927–2021), American politician Greg Hargrove (born 1959), Canadian politician Jim Hargrove, Washington state senator James Hargrove Meredith.
What are the origins of the name Walter Hargrove?
The name Walter Hargrove combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Hargrove originates from English.
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