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Wallis

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Pronounced WOL-iss /ˈwɒl.ɪs/High

Meaning: A form of Wallace — from the Norman-French waleis, 'a Welshman; a Celt; a foreigner'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A Welshman; a foreigner: Wallis is a form of Wallace. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish, Norman
MeaningA form of Wallace — from the Norman-French waleis, 'a Welshman; a Celt; a foreigner'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#11862 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1937
Total births (all-time)≈ 573

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193719362025

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

Wallis is a form of Wallace — from the Norman-French waleis, 'a Welshman; a Celt; a foreigner'; used for both sexes. A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'WOL-iss').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name for both sexes. Rare, a-Welshman at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Wallace comes from the Norman-French waleis, 'a Welshman; a foreigner' — Wallis is a form of it, crisp and classic, used for both sexes (Wallis Simpson made it familiar for women; said 'WOL-iss').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Wallis — form of Wallace; unisex

Variations

WallaceWallysWallace

Nicknames

Wall

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wallis mean?

Wallis is a form of Wallace — Norman-French 'a Welshman; a foreigner'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Wallis?

It's said WOL-iss /ˈwɒl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wallis a boy or girl name?

Wallis is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Wallis?

Wallis is a very rare name in the U.S.

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