Patrick vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Walter Rank #271

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Patrick or Walter more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Walter mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Patrick and Walter boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.