Walter vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Walter Rank #271

Wilfred Rank #5,034

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

Is Walter or Wilfred more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Walter and Wilfred mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Walter and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.