Walter vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Walter Rank #271

Julius Rank #390

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #390 for Julius.

Is Walter or Julius more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Walter and Julius mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Walter and Julius boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.