Wallace: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A valiant name meaning foreigner who became a legendary hero.
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #914
- Peak
- #69 in 1923
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wallace Means
Wallace is a boy name of Scottish origin. A valiant name meaning foreigner who became a legendary hero.
How Popular Wallace Is
Wallace currently ranks #914 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1923. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Wallace
- Wallace broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1923.
- Wallace has been a top 100 name across 176+ years of American history.
- Wallace is a name from the Scottish Gaelic tradition.
Names Like Wallace
Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wallace
Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wallace.
Questions About Wallace
What does Wallace mean?
Wallace is a boy name of Scottish origin. A valiant name meaning foreigner who became a legendary hero.
How popular is Wallace?
Wallace currently ranks #914 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1923. It has held steady.
Where does Wallace come from?
Wallace comes from Scottish roots. Wallace broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1923.
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