Paul vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Paul Rank #264

Walter Rank #271

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Paul or Walter more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Paul and Walter mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Paul and Walter boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.