Wallis
Pronunciation: [ w-AWL-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wallis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 139 babies have been named Wallis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wallis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,108 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,108
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Wallis is also used as a girl name, ranked #10223.
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About the Name Wallis
Wallis is a boy name .
Is Wallis a boy or girl name? Wallis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,108 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,223. Wallis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Wallis is currently ranked #19,108 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wallis include Wal, Wall, Wally, Wallie, Way, Waie, and Walkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wallis include Wallace, Wallen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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