Wallace

Wallace is a Scottish boy's name. A Scottish surname meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman". Has patriotic connections through Scottish hero William Wallace.

How popular is Wallace in the United States?

In 2024, 229 boys in the United States were named Wallace, making it the 981st most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,293rd a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 2,815 births.

Records for Wallace go back to 1880, and 83,606 babies have been given the name since.

What Wallace means and where it comes from

A Scottish surname meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman". Has patriotic connections through Scottish hero William Wallace. Strong with historical associations.

Wallace is of Scottish origin, described as historic and classic in style.

Is Wallace a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 229 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Wallace

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wallace mean?

A Scottish surname meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman". Has patriotic connections through Scottish hero William Wallace.

Where does the name Wallace come from?

Wallace is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as historic and classic in style.

How popular is Wallace in the United States?

In 2024, 229 boys in the United States were named Wallace, making it the 981st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Wallace a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 229 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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