Walter vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Walter Rank #271

Killian Rank #370

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Walter or Killian more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Walter and Killian mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Walter and Killian boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.