Jimmy vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

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Jimmy Rank #860

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Trace mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Jimmy and Trace boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.