Walter vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Walter Rank #271

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Walter or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Walter and Xander mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Walter and Xander boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.