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George vs Walker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
4,023
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Walker mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are George and Walker boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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