Walter vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Walter Rank #271

Gideon Rank #332

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Walter or Gideon more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Walter and Gideon mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Walter and Gideon boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.