August vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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August Rank #88

Walter Rank #271

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #271 for Walter.

Is August or Walter more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do August and Walter mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are August and Walter boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.