Wallis
Wallis is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Welshman, foreigner, or stranger.
Origin and history
Wallis is a unisex name of Old English and Norman French origin, originally used as a surname meaning 'Welshman' or 'foreigner'. While historically famous due to Wallis Simpson, it has also seen occasional usage as a masculine given name in the United States. Today, it remains quite rare for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
625 babies in the United States have been named Wallis since 1880. It ranks #4051 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 96 |
| 1920-1930 | 142 |
| 1930-1940 | 129 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from the Norman French word 'waleis', used to describe Celtic speakers or residents of Wales.
- Wallis functions both as a variant of the more common masculine name Wallace and as an independent gender-neutral option.