Albert vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

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Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#271
Total SSA Count
1,264
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Walt, Wally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #607 for Albert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

Walter ___

  • Walter James
  • Walter Ernest
  • Walter Hugh
  • Walter Lee
  • Walter Dean
  • Walter Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Walter

Edmund Dorothy Hazel Franklin Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Walter mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Albert and Walter boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.

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