Heath vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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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Heath Rank #852

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Trace mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Heath and Trace boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.