Wallace

Updated: October 27, 2023 by Olivia Mittak

Wallace is a strong baby name for boys. When you first hear the name, you may think of William Wallace, the Scottish hero, initially. This heroic choice was at the prime of its popularity as a first name in the early twentieth century, but remains a top 1,000 name.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Wallace:

Wallace was originally a surname in England in Scotland. In both countries, it was for the Normans who invaded before the Middle Ages. The name became popular throughout the United Kingdom after William Wallace, a hero who helped Scotland to gain its independence in the 1200s. According to the name's Scottish origins, Wallace means “foreigner, stranger”. Using the English origin, we have a meaning of “Welshman, Celt”.

Symbolism of the Name Wallace:

Wallace means “foreigner” or “stranger” in Scotland because of the French background of the name after the Norman invasion. When Scottish and Welsh families began to move to England, the name translated to “Welshman” and “Celt”.

Nicknames for the Name Wallace:

Wallace is almost always shortened to Wally, but parents who want something more unique do have options. Take a look at our list of the best Wallace nicknames:

Wallie
Walli
Wally
Wal
Ace
Lacey
Acey
Allo
Al
Wallster
Wal-Man
Walls
Wallo

Style of the Name Wallace:

Traditional

Gender of the Name Wallace:

Wallace is a mature name for boys.

Pronunciation of the Name Wallace:

WAWL-es

Number of Syllables in the Name Wallace:

Two

Emotion Evoked From the Name Wallace:

Wallace is mature and strong. It is a serious and formal baby name.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Wallace:

Walace
Walase
Wallase

Popularity of the Name Wallace:

Wallace was a top 100 name in America from 1920 to 1927, ranking highest in 1934 at number 69. Wallace was a top 200 name from 1900 to 1950, however. As of 2022, it remains a top 1,000 name in America at number 966.