Wallace vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Wallace Rank #981

Gerald Rank #1,168

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Wallace or Gerald more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Gerald mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wallace and Gerald boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.