Neil vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English 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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Neil Rank #866

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Trace mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Neil and Trace boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.