Richard vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Walter Rank #271

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Richard or Walter more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Richard and Walter mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Walter boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.