Walter vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Walter Rank #271

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Walter and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.