Harry vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 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

Harry Rank #780

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Trace mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Harry and Trace boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.