Walter vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Walter Rank #271

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Simon mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Walter and Simon boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.