Robert vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 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

Robert Rank #90

Walter Rank #271

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Robert or Walter more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Robert and Walter mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Robert and Walter boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.