Watkins - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Watkins \

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#174 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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