Walter vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Walter Rank #271

Fabian Rank #444

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Walter or Fabian more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Walter and Fabian mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Walter and Fabian boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.