Gideon vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Gideon Rank #332

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Walter mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Gideon and Walter boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.