Walter vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Walter Rank #271

Kenneth Rank #284

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Walter or Kenneth more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Walter and Kenneth mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Walter and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.