Wallace
Wallace is a Scottish surname-turned-first-name meaning 'foreigner' or 'Welshman,' derived from the Old English word 'wælisc.' It carries strong Scottish heritage, most famously associated with the medieval Scottish hero William Wallace.
Current Popularity
#981 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong Scottish heritage appeals to those seeking cultural connections
- •Nickname 'Wally' has a friendly, approachable feel
- •Experienced a vintage revival in recent years after decades of low usage
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Famous People
Wallace Stevens
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet
Wallace Shawn
Actor and playwright
Wallace Carothers
Chemist who invented nylon
Wallace Stegner
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
Statistics
83,024
Total births since 1880
1923
Peak year
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