Walter Perryman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Perryman — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Perryman 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 Perryman: Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli. 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: Perryman

English

Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli.

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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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Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Perryman?
The surname Perryman originates from English. Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli.
What are the origins of the name Walter Perryman?
The name Walter Perryman combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Perryman originates from English.
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