Walter vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Walter Rank #271

Mathias Rank #338

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Walter or Mathias more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Walter and Mathias mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Walter and Mathias boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.