Flynn vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian 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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Flynn Rank #738

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Trace mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Flynn and Trace boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.