Timothy vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Timothy Rank #208

Walter Rank #271

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Timothy or Walter more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Walter mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Timothy and Walter boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.