Walter vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Walter Rank #271

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Grant mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Walter and Grant boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.