Walter vs Warren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"park, game preserve"

Origin: Norman French

English American Norman

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Walter Rank #271

Warren Rank #262

Warren is more popular, ranked #262 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Warren more popular?

Warren is more popular, ranked #262 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Warren mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Warren means "park, game preserve" (Norman French origin).

Are Walter and Warren boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Warren is primarily a boy name.