Walter vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Walter Rank #271

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Paul mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Walter and Paul boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.