Drew vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Trace Rank #705

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Drew or Trace more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Drew and Trace mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Drew and Trace boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.