Grant vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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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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Grant Rank #241

Walter Rank #271

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Grant or Walter more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Grant and Walter mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Grant and Walter boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.