Boy Name · Germanic Origin
Waldemar
Waldemar is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Germanic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Waldemar is a boy baby name of Germanic origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Waldemar often also consider Walton.
Waldemar meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Waldemar has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Waldemar to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Waldemar as W·A·L·D·E·M·A·R, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Waldemar is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Waldemar variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Waldemara, Waldemare, Waldemary, Waldema.
- Nicknames: Wald and W.
- Middle names: Pair Waldemar with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Waldemar middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Walton, Walden, Waldon, Weldon, Wilton — full picks on the sibling names for Waldemar guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Waldemar? Browse our names like Waldemar guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Waldemar
What does the name Waldemar mean?
Waldemar has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Waldemar?
Waldemar originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Waldemar?
Waldemar has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Waldemar a boy's or girl's name?
Waldemar is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Waldemar in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Waldemar sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Waldemar?
Names that share Waldemar's sound and style include Walton, Walden, Waldon, Weldon, Wilton.
What middle names pair well with Waldemar?
Good middle-name fits for Waldemar pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Waldemar is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Waldemar is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Waldemar?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Waldemar share its rhythm without rhyming — Walton, Walden, Waldon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.