Watt Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Watt' means 'wet' or 'watery' and can also be a short form of 'Walter'.
Meaning of the Name Watt
Watt' is a surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'wætte', meaning 'wet' or 'watery'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a wet or marshy area, or who had a connection to water in some way. 'Watt' can also be a given name, usually as a short form of 'Walter', which means 'ruler of the army'.
Popularity of the Name Watt
The popularity for the name Watt peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 15 births, which ranked number 4,487 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Watt had the most male births in 1920 with 15, which ranked number 2,131 out of 4,989 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Watt
Popularity of Watt by State
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