Leland vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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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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Leland Rank #548

Trace Rank #705

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Leland or Trace more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Leland and Trace mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Leland and Trace boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.