Walter vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Walter Rank #271

Ellis Rank #273

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Walter or Ellis more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Walter and Ellis mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Walter and Ellis boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.