Walter vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Walter Rank #271

Hiram Rank #1,768

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Walter or Hiram more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Walter and Hiram mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Walter and Hiram boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.