Williams vs Wallace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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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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Williams Rank #2,530

Wallace Rank #981

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Williams or Wallace more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Williams and Wallace mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Williams and Wallace boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.