Walter vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Walter Rank #271

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Blake mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Walter and Blake boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.