Walter vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Walter Rank #271

Frederick Rank #424

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Walter or Frederick more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Walter and Frederick mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Walter and Frederick boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.