Wallace

Wallace Meaning & Origin

About Wallace
The name Wallace is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "wylisc" meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman." It is a surname turned given name that gained popularity as a first name in the 19th century. Wallace is often associated with strength, courage, and leadership, as it is famously linked to the Scottish national hero Sir William Wallace, who fought for Scottish independence in the 13th century.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wallace are male.

Wallace Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wallace in Braille

Here's how to represent Wallace in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wallace in braille

How to Spell the Name Wallace in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wallace using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wallace in sign language

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