Wallace Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wallace Name at a Glance

Name	Wallace
Meaning	Welshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).Welshman; stranger.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Wallace Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wallace means “Welshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).Welshman; stranger”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Wallace Name Origin

Our database records Wallace under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Wallace a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Wallace is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Wallace

When considering Wallace for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.