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Wallace vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#981
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#805
Total SSA Count
312
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wallace Rank #981
Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #981 for Wallace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallace or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Bode mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Wallace and Bode boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.

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