King vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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King Rank #343

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Walter mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are King and Walter boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.