Nicholas vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Nicholas Rank #117

Walter Rank #271

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Nicholas or Walter more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Walter mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Nicholas and Walter boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.