Walter vs Wale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #24,245 Most Popular

15 High Risk

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Walter Rank #271

Wale Rank #24,245

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #24245 for Wale.

Is Walter or Wale more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Wale at #24245 in the United States.

What do Walter and Wale mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Walter and Wale boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Wale is primarily a boy name.