Edison vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Trace

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #705
Total SSA Count: 380
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Trace mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Edison and Trace boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.

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