Galt - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Galt \g(a)-lt\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "steep wooded land". Place name. May also be from the Old German word that gives us Walter "commander of the army".

For more information, see also the related name Galton.

Baby names that sound like Galt are Colt and Kolt. Other similar baby names are Gale, Gal, Gall, Galo and Walt.

Galt is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Galt. Click here to compare Galt with related baby names.