Wouter
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wouter
Wouter is a Dutch diminutive of Walter, derived from the Germanic elements "wald" (forest/rule) and "her" (army), meaning "ruler of the army" or "forest army." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and Flanders, with historical prominence in Dutch and Belgian culture dating back to the Middle Ages.
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Etymology
Wouter is a Dutch diminutive of Walter, derived from the Germanic elements "wald" (forest/rule) and "her" (army), meaning "ruler of the army" or "forest army." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and Flanders, with historical prominence in Dutch and Belgian culture dating back to the Middle Ages.
Wouter currently ranks #65 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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