Walter vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Walter Rank #271

Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Nico mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Walter and Nico boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.