Eugene vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 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

Eugene Rank #871

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Eugene or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Trace mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Eugene and Trace boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.