Wallace vs William

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

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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10
Total SSA Count: 10,596
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Wallace Rank #981

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #981 for Wallace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallace or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Wallace and William mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Wallace and William boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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