Ferry vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Walter mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Ferry and Walter boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.