Quick answer
Wallace is a boy name meaning "foreigner, Celt, Welshman".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈwɑl.əs/; British English /ˈwɒl.əs/.
Meaning and history
From a Scottish and English surname that was derived from Norman French waleis meaning "foreigner, Celt, Welshman" (of Germanic origin). It was first used as a given name in honour of William Wallace, a Scottish hero who led the fight against the English in the 13th century.
Notes and context
Usage: english, scottish