Peter vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 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

Peter Rank #192

Walter Rank #271

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Peter or Walter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Peter and Walter mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Peter and Walter boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.