Conner vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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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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Conner Rank #785

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Trace mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Conner and Trace boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.