Rex vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin 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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Rex Rank #793

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Trace mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Rex and Trace boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.