Phillip vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Trace Rank #705

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Phillip or Trace more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Trace mean?

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

Are Phillip and Trace boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.