George vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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George Rank #123

Walter Rank #271

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #271 for Walter.

Is George or Walter more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do George and Walter mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are George and Walter boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.