Walter vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Walter Rank #271

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Nicholas mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Walter and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.