Major vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English 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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Major Rank #581

Trace Rank #705

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Major or Trace more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Major and Trace mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Major and Trace boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.