Adam vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Adam Rank #100

Walter Rank #271

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Adam or Walter more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Adam and Walter mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Adam and Walter boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.