Walter vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Walter Rank #271

Clark Rank #438

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Walter or Clark more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Walter and Clark mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Walter and Clark boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.