Boston vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Boston Rank #628

Trace Rank #705

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Boston or Trace more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Boston and Trace mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Boston and Trace boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.