boy's name

Waldeck

VAHL-dek (German)

  • Origin German
  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 7
  • Births on record 35

Waldeck is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

  • Waldeck is a name of German origin.
  • Peaked in France in 1907, when 5 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1907.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Waldeck Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1960s.

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Births named Waldeck by decade in France
Decade Births
1900s 5
1910s 10
1920s 0
1930s 0
1940s 10
1950s 5
1960s 5

How Popular Is Waldeck?

In 1966, Waldeck was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Waldeck

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

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How to Say Waldeck

  • German VAHL-dek

Sibling Names for Waldeck

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Waldeck — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Waldeck

Is Waldeck a girl's or a boy's name?

Waldeck is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Waldeck?

Waldeck has 2 syllables.

When was Waldeck most popular?

Waldeck peaked in 1907, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.