Walter Adams may refer to:
People Walter Adams (economist) (1922–1998), American university professor and president Walter Adams (bishop) (1877–1957), Canadian religious leader who served as the Anglican Archbishop of British Columbia Walter Sydney Adams (1876–1956), American astronomer Walter Adams (runner) (1945–2023), German runner Sir Walter Adams (historian) (1906–1975), economist, principal of the University College of Rhodesia and director of the London School of Economics Walter Adams (footballer), English professional footballer Walter Adams (politician) (1830–1892), Australian businessman, sugar planter and politician Walter Adams (wrestler) (1887–1939), British wrestler
Fictional Walter Adams, character in Alice Adams (film)
Ships USS Walter Adams, a US Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1918 to 1919
See also Walter Adams Coxen (1870–1949), Australian Army major general in World War I Adams (surname)