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Wallace

♀ Girl

Pronounced WAH-lis /ˈwɒl.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish surname Wallace, from Old French waleis, 'foreigner; Welshman' -- famously borne by the hero William Wallace. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong Scottish surname: Wallace means 'foreigner; Welshman' (said 'WAH-lis'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name -- we flag the lean plainly.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish surname Wallace, from Old French waleis, 'foreigner; Welshman' -- famously borne by the hero William Wallace. Used here for a girl though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.
U.S. rank (2023)#15056 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818982023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wallace comes from the Old French for 'foreigner; Welshman,' a Scottish surname tied to William Wallace. As a girl's name it is very rare and reads strongly male, which we flag plainly (said 'WAH-lis').

For girls it appears only very rarely, against heavy boys' use. Extremely rare for girls, sturdy, and surname-style.

Did you know? Wallace is a Scottish surname meaning 'foreigner; Welshman,' famously carried by the hero William Wallace -- used here for a girl, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag plainly (said 'WAH-lis').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Wallace — FLAG: Scottish surname; overwhelmingly a boy's name. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

WallisWallasWalace

Nicknames

WallyWren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wallace mean?

Wallace is a Scottish surname meaning 'foreigner; Welshman,' overwhelmingly a boy's name; we flag the lean.

How do you pronounce Wallace?

It's said WAH-lis /ˈwɒl.ɪs/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wallace a boy or girl name?

Wallace is used here for a girl, but it is overwhelmingly a boy's name -- we flag the lean plainly.

How popular is Wallace?

Wallace is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. and far more common for boys.

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