Steven vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Steven Rank #269

Walter Rank #271

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Steven or Walter more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Steven and Walter mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Steven and Walter boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.