Hugh vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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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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Hugh Rank #765

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Trace mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Hugh and Trace boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.