Watkins - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Watkins \wa-tki-ns, wat-kins\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Walter, little Walter".

For more information, see also the related name Walter.

A baby name that sounds like Watkins is Atkins. Other similar baby names are Wilkins and Willkins.

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