Mark vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Mark Rank #246

Walter Rank #271

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Mark or Walter more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Mark and Walter mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Mark and Walter boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.