Nicolas vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Nicolas Rank #184

Walter Rank #271

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Nicolas or Walter more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Walter mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Nicolas and Walter boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.