Walter vs Elliott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

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Walter Rank #271

Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Elliott mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Walter and Elliott boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.