Walter vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Walter Rank #271

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Knox mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Walter and Knox boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.