Wallace

Boy's name

Wallace is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old French name Waloys, which itself comes from the Old High German name Walh.

Meaning Welsh, foreigner
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 229
Peak year 1923

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Wallace Shawn - Actor, known for "The Princess Bride."
  • Wallace Stevens - Poet, won Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
  • Wallace Beery - Actor, won Academy Award for Best Actor.
  • Wallace Langham - Actor, known for "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."
  • Wallace Hartley - Musician, bandleader on the Titanic.
  • Wallace Ford - Actor, appeared in over 200 films.
  • Wallace Reid - Actor, silent film star.
  • Wallace Berry - Football coach, College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
  • Wallace D. Wattles - Author, "The Science of Getting Rich."
  • Wallace H. Coulter - Inventor, developed Coulter Principle for blood analysis.

Brothers for Wallace

Boy names closely related to Wallace

Winston Lewis Lochlan Hugh Howard Walter Ellis Franklin

Sisters for Wallace

Girl names closely related to Wallace

Ila Elowen Elisabeth Elora Sidney Winter Dorothy Eden

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