Walter vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Walter Rank #271

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Mark mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Walter and Mark boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.