Quentin vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quentin

Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Quentin Rank #789

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #789 for Quentin.

Is Quentin or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Quentin and Trace mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Quentin and Trace boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.