Allen vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Allen Rank #574

Trace Rank #705

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Allen or Trace more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Allen and Trace mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Allen and Trace boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.