Walter vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Walter Rank #271

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Adam mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Walter and Adam boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.