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Walter
BoyMeaning of Walter: German: 'ruler of the army'
Walter is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 260th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 344th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#260
1,381 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#344
127 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
634,804
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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