Mathias vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Mathias Rank #338

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Mathias or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Walter mean?

Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Mathias and Walter boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.