Philip vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

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Philip Rank #522

Trace Rank #705

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Philip or Trace more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Philip and Trace mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Philip and Trace boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.