Walter vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Walter Rank #271

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Adrian mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Walter and Adrian boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.