Blake vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Blake Rank #265

Walter Rank #271

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Blake or Walter more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Blake and Walter mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Blake and Walter boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.