Walter vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Walter Rank #271

Sullivan Rank #340

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Walter or Sullivan more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Walter and Sullivan mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Walter and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.