Bobby vs Wallace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Wallace Rank #981

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Wallace more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Wallace mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Bobby and Wallace boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.