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The baby name Wally is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈwɒli/ (UK), /ˈwɑːli/ (US); approx. 'WAW-lee' or 'WAH-lee'.

Wally is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈwɒli/ (UK), /ˈwɑːli/ (US); approx. 'WAW-lee' or 'WAH-lee'

What is the meaning of the name Wally ?

The baby name Wally is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈwɒli/ (UK), /ˈwɑːli/ (US); approx. 'WAW-lee' or 'WAH-lee'.

Wally is English in Origin.

Wally is an English diminutive most commonly derived from Walter or Wallace. From Walter it carries the Old Germanic elements wald “rule” + hari/heri “army,” yielding the meaning “ruler of the army.” When shortened from Wallace, it reflects the Scottish surname (via Old French waleis) meaning “Welshman” or “foreigner.” As a nickname, Wally has an affable, mid-century bounce and a vintage charm.

Used as a pet form in medieval England for Walter (a Norman favorite), Wally later stood on its own in Britain and North America, peaking in the mid-20th century before receding. Variants and related forms include Walt, Wal, Wat/Wattie, Walter, Wallace, and Waldo; international cognates include Valter (Scandinavian/Eastern Europe), Gualter (Portuguese/Spanish), and Gautier/Gauthier (French). Wallis serves as a unisex surname-name cousin. Note: in British and Australasian slang, “wally” can mean a foolish person, lending the name an informally playful tone.

Wally has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Wally

Wally Cox Actor · Born 1924 · United States Wally Cox was an American actor and comedian best known for playing the title role in the early TV series Mister Peepers. He started out as a stand-up comic and starred in Mister Peepers from 1952 to 1955.

Celebrity babies named Wally

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Wally Toscanini Castelbarco Arturo Toscanini musician ★★★★★

Wally – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV 0 #19 1 644
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
PR Girls 0 #161 7 3,171
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
Sweden Girls 2008 #169 3 1,358
PR Boys 0 #171 8 2,508
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
NA Boys 0 #226 10 6,830
TW Boys 0 #229 13 7,111
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
France Girls 1957 #259 4 1,034
JM Boys 0 #263 10 6,876
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
PE 0 #297 14 6,350
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
Canada Boys 2023 #303 7 2,601
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CN Boys 0 #304 16 9,639
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PH Boys 0 #333 51 11,440
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
France Boys 2021 #380 8 2,865
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
UY Boys 0 #388 12 5,922
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
AR Boys 0 #404 64 7,628
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
Austria Girls 0 #408 13 1,885
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
SD Boys 0 #422 24 10,523
Germany 0 #428 10 2,542
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
ZA 0 #428 20 14,421
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
GT Boys 0 #448 27 7,625
CR Boys 0 #457 31 10,188
PA Boys 0 #471 11 9,305
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
HK Boys 0 #477 51 12,905
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
CM Boys 0 #515 36 12,054
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BO Boys 0 #563 30 9,244
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
CL Boys 0 #643 23 13,390
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #656 12 13,071
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
IT 0 #677 38 4,183
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
QA Boys 0 #690 18 18,093
PE Boys 0 #718 162 14,506
Germany Girls 0 #724 115 4,949
BR Boys 0 #736 16 12,213
NL Boys 0 #738 215 5,873
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
ZA Boys 0 #807 400 25,619
EG Boys 0 #820 67 15,035
CL Girls 0 #826 26 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #860 71 5,610
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CO Boys 0 #872 49 15,656
United States Boys 2024 #879 14 7,044
IT Girls 0 #881 643 9,415
NL Girls 0 #902 54 5,933
OM Boys 0 #911 8 17,948
NG Boys 0 #926 26 16,906
MX Boys 0 #927 56 16,355
BR Girls 0 #928 14 12,708
Germany Boys 0 #938 15 5,697
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,071 22 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,086 26 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,114 28 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
DZ 0 #1,156 21 20,130
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,319 153 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,487 128 28,008

Wally is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
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People also ask about Wally

Wally is predominantly a boy's name.
Wally is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈwɒli/ (UK), /ˈwɑːli/ (US); approx. 'WAW-lee' or 'WAH-lee'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Wallie, Walley and Wallye.
Yes — Wally ranked #169 in Sweden in 2008, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Wally ranks highest in Sweden (#169 in 2008).
Wally's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #407 in 2011 to #380 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Wally are in our database, including Wally Cox (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Wally for their child, including Arturo Toscanini.