US Popularity Rank: 16002

Origin: German

Meaning: Ruler

Waldo is a masculine name with German origins, from Waldan, with the fitting meaning of “ruler” for the new sovereign of your home. Synonymous with the ever-entertaining Where’s Waldo? game, Waldo has an effortlessly playful air to it, sure to perk listeners' ears. Waldo is also a short form of names like Waldobert and Waldomar, each carrying the definitions of “bright, mighty ruler” for little Waldo to embrace.