Wallace vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Wallace Rank #981

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Wallace or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Emory mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wallace and Emory boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.