Davis vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh 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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Davis Rank #646

Trace Rank #705

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Davis or Trace more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Davis and Trace mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Davis and Trace boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.