Gregory vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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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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Gregory Rank #538

Trace Rank #705

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Gregory or Trace more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Trace mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gregory and Trace boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.