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At a Glance: Name: Wallace – Meaning: foreigner, Welshman – Origin: Scottish/English (surname, from Anglo-Norman/Old English) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: WAH-liss
Wallace is a boy's name with Scottish and English roots, originally a surname meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman." It's pronounced WAH-liss, and it carries a vintage, timeless, classic feel. SSA records on the name stretch all the way back to 1880, giving parents over a century of usage history to look at.
Meaning & Origin of Wallace
Meaning: Foreigner, welshman.
Origin: Scottish/English (surname, from Anglo-Norman/Old English).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Wallace
Phonetic: WAH-liss IPA: /ˈwɑːlɪs/
Popularity of Wallace
Wallace peaked at #69 in 1923, when 2,803 boys were given the name, and has since dropped to #981 in 2024 with just 229 babies — a name that was genuinely common a hundred years ago and is much rarer today.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Wallace mean?
Foreigner, welshman. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wallace)
How do you pronounce Wallace?
Wallace is pronounced WAH-liss (IPA: /ˈwɑːlɪs/).
Is Wallace a popular name right now?
Wallace peaked at #69 in 1923 and is ranked #981 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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